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YR12 STZ

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,388 mi
Last recorded170,388 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 STZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 170,388 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 159,487 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 149,514 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 149,514 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 143,233 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 136,411 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 136,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2020 131,840 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 119,150 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 119,150 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 99,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 87,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,693 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 77,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,816 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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YR12 STZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR12 STZ, 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 YR12 STZ registered?

YR12 STZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is YR12 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 STZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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