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YH12 ZRF

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,074 mi
Last recorded101,074 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ZRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 101,074 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 100,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 96,084 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 93,463 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,482 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 80,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/60/16

Pass 19 Feb 2020 77,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 - 4mm tread depth remaining / worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multiple rear suspension bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 67,898 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 60,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,091 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,063 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 40,088 miles

rear Tyres are cracked and perishing

Fail 13 May 2015 40,088 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

rear Tyres are cracked and perishing

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?

Based on 1,070,633 MOT tests across 83,957 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
9,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
83,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,436
position lamp(s) not working 30,096
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,789
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 21,026
Stop lamp not working 20,203
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YH12 ZRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 82,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Sharan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH12 ZRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Sharan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH12 ZRF registered?

YH12 ZRF is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 ZRF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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