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YX12 WOV

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,065 mi
Last recorded138,065 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 138,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 130,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 118,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,780 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,330 miles

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2022 97,330 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,649 miles

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,814 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))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,407 miles

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

bonnet 2nd catch stiff

tps light on

Pass 22 Feb 2018 59,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 50,691 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 Sep 2015 38,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WOV, 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 YX12 WOV registered?

YX12 WOV is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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