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YY12 VPF

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,386 mi
Last recorded154,386 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 VPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 154,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear passenger door light damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2022 135,793 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom coil spring arm has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 135,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bottom coil spring arm excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bottom coil spring arm has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 133,948 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,020 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 133,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 127,699 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 127,699 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 120,541 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 111,581 miles

Offside damage on both doors but no sharpe edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,485 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 100,453 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,611 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,395 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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YY12 VPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY12 VPF, 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 YY12 VPF registered?

YY12 VPF is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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