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AV12 XFC

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,134 mi
Last recorded185,134 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 185,134 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 185,134 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 170,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 162,503 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 162,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 149,184 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 142,109 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 138,996 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 130,197 miles

emission to clean

Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,097 miles

emission to clean

Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,315 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,592 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,592 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 94,156 miles

all 4 tyres are wearing thin on inner shoulders

Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2015 78,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,350 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,546 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,370 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front console bushes perished and cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,155 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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AV12 XFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV12 XFC, 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 AV12 XFC registered?

AV12 XFC is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is AV12 XFC safe to buy?

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