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AF12 RUO

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,551 mi
Last recorded188,551 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 RUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 188,551 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 186,666 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2023 182,984 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 177,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 171,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 165,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 159,070 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 159,070 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 147,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 138,102 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 133,525 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2017 129,240 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 125,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 121,170 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 120,786 miles

EML light on

Fail 13 Jan 2016 120,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

EML light on

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,601 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 91,601 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF12 RUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF12 RUO, 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

How do I check the history of AF12 RUO?

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What year was AF12 RUO registered?

AF12 RUO is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 RUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 RUO shows 18 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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