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AU12 ZRO

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,591 mi
Last recorded148,591 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 148,591 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 103,916 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 103,912 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 102,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 102,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,543 miles

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

front wishbone arms rear mounting brackets perishing

rear lower arms corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2023 81,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged To outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 69,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 54,318 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,924 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 45,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 29,299 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 22,890 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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AU12 ZRO 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 81.3%.

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 AU12 ZRO, 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 AU12 ZRO registered?

AU12 ZRO is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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