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YX12 JFF

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,099 mi
Last recorded116,099 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 JFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,099 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 116,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 107,823 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 99,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 93,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 89,725 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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YX12 JFF 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 YX12 JFF, 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 YX12 JFF registered?

YX12 JFF is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is YX12 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 JFF 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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