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AJ12 KWX

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,465 mi
Last recorded149,465 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 KWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 149,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 140,218 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 130,734 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 120,661 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 118,860 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 118,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 104,602 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2019 104,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,442 miles

rear bump stop perrished

Fail 7 Jun 2018 88,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear bump stop perrished

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2017 72,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,198 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dpf fitted

lip on front discs

nearside rear tyre worn low 3 mm

rear bump stops starting to perrish

Pass 2 Jun 2015 41,283 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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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AJ12 KWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver 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 AJ12 KWX, 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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AJ12 KWX is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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