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AO62 XWR

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,684 mi
Last recorded111,684 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 111,684 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S TRAILING ARM BUSH'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 111,670 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH O/S AND N/S TRAILING ARM BUSH'S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,171 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt REAR REAR SEAT ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 85,168 miles

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt REAR REAR SEAT ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,250 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 68,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 66,158 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,156 miles

corrosion trailer socket

Fail 9 Oct 2019 60,156 miles

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

corrosion trailer socket

Pass 21 Sep 2018 53,903 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,605 miles

front pads wearing

under tray fitted

wires hanging by foot pedals

Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,605 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60 r16 99v xl (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm inner (4.1.E.1)

front pads wearing

under tray fitted

wires hanging by foot pedals

Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,886 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,222 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 XWR is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

AO62 XWR is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is AO62 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 XWR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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