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AO62 RDZ

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,078 mi
Last recorded126,078 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 126,078 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and will soon expose cords - REPLACE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 126,078 miles

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

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and will soon expose cords - REPLACE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 115,017 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Fail 18 Jul 2024 115,017 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 99H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 105,650 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2022 94,055 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,849 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush worn and splitting

Offside Front lower arm rear bush worn and splitting

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test boot seats ()

deep cut nearside rear tyre in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2020 67,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 64,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 64,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 57,258 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres low tread

Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,189 miles

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 RDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RDZ, 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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What year was AO62 RDZ registered?

AO62 RDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is AO62 RDZ safe to buy?

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