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AV62 TZJ

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,949 mi
Last recorded146,949 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 TZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 146,949 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 146,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 135,219 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 135,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 123,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 111,345 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 99,621 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 95,123 miles

n/s/f wiper split

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2020 90,724 miles

Front screen has a chip in it.

Rear bump stops are broken.

Pass 30 May 2019 79,639 miles

Nearside rear bump stop split.

Nearside rear disc outer face corroded.

Offside rear bump stop worn.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,824 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

middle exhaust silencer after dpf is rattles like breaking up inside

Fail 31 May 2018 66,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop split

middle exhaust silencer after dpf is rattles like breaking up inside

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,385 miles

Nearside front wiper blades split

Rear suspension , bump-stops deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,108 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2015 38,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AV62 TZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV62 TZJ, 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 AV62 TZJ registered?

AV62 TZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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