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AO62 HFB

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,236 mi
Last recorded128,236 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 HFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 128,236 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 128,236 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 123,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 123,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 114,599 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 114,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 106,116 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 106,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,678 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 98,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 87,636 miles

Front brake discs corroded/wearing

Front lower suspension arm bushes split advise replacement

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear springs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,885 miles

Front brake discs corroded/wearing

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,178 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode/wearing

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 62,993 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR AND MIDDLE SEATS / BOTH BOOT BELTS NOT CHECKED AS SEATS DOWN

NSR LIGHT LENS AND NSR BUMPER DAMAGED BUT TAPED UP

Fail 5 Oct 2018 62,933 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSF INNER EDGE HAS A CUT DOWN TO CORDS / 3MM TREAD INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY / BALD / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSR INNER EDGE HAS A CUT DOWN TO CORDS / 3MM TREAD INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY / BALD / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR AND MIDDLE SEATS / BOTH BOOT BELTS NOT CHECKED AS SEATS DOWN

NSR LIGHT LENS AND NSR BUMPER DAMAGED BUT TAPED UP

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR 3MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY / CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,859 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,596 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on the inside edge

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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AO62 HFB is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO62 HFB, 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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AO62 HFB is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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