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YK12 DBE

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,323 mi
Last recorded80,323 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 DBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 80,323 miles

Offside Rear brake light cover crackd

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row

Under cover fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2026 80,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake light cover crackd

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row

Under cover fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2025 75,718 miles

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

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

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

under cover fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2025 75,716 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under cover fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2024 70,669 miles

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

under cover fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,434 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 60,392 miles

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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YK12 DBE is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK12 DBE, 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 YK12 DBE registered?

YK12 DBE is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YK12 DBE safe to buy?

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