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YN12 KAO

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,216 mi
Last recorded46,216 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 KAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 46,216 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2026 46,058 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2024 34,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear rubber mounting bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear rubber mounting bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 2 Jan 2024 32,176 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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YN12 KAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN12 KAO, 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 YN12 KAO registered?

YN12 KAO is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 June 2012.

Is YN12 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN12 KAO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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