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BD12 PXG

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,568 mi
Last recorded179,568 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 PXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 179,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 174,175 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 174,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 167,094 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 160,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 156,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 151,509 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 121,489 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 113,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 113,303 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 95,360 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 70,054 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 57,964 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2017 57,662 miles

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

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

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,497 miles

under side engine cover

Fail 1 Nov 2016 47,254 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

under side engine cover

Pass 4 May 2016 24,558 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 15,688 miles

UNDER SIDE ENGINE COVER

Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,765 miles

Washer Light illuminating on the Dashboard

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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BD12 PXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BD12 PXG, 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 BD12 PXG registered?

BD12 PXG is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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