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AJ12 XRA

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

288,645 mi
Last recorded288,645 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 288,645 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 288,645 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 278,139 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 271,887 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2020 271,871 miles

Brake performance not tested due to distorted o/s/r/arm (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened longitude (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 254,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 226,814 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 203,026 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 202,756 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 169,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn inner treads

Fail 26 Mar 2018 169,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn inner treads

Pass 26 Sep 2017 146,410 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,637 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 110,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,020 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,292 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 36,292 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 XRA is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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