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YJ62 VPY

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,149 mi
Last recorded123,149 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ62 VPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 123,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 123,149 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 99,917 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 99,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,815 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 84,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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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YJ62 VPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJ62 VPY, 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.

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What year was YJ62 VPY registered?

YJ62 VPY is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is YJ62 VPY safe to buy?

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