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YW12 LFM

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,754 mi
Last recorded122,754 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW12 LFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,754 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 102,657 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,716 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 71,836 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 71,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,300 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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YW12 LFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YW12 LFM, 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 YW12 LFM registered?

YW12 LFM is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is YW12 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW12 LFM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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