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AO62 LKU

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,484 mi
Last recorded55,484 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 LKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 55,484 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 55,483 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 51,152 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 51,150 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken in the middle, unstable. DO NOT DRIVE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 46,207 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 40,838 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 35,906 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 29,454 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 24,027 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 19,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear hoist fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear seat head restraints not fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 16,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 13,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 8,847 miles

unable to check offside rear most seat and seatbelt as mobility device fitted in that area

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 LKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO62 LKU, 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

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What year was AO62 LKU registered?

AO62 LKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AO62 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 LKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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