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BD12 SLU

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

237,318 mi
Last recorded237,318 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 SLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 237,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 230,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 222,397 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 211,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 199,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 174,240 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 168,881 miles

Nearside Rear door dented but no sharp edge

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 168,881 miles

Nearside Rear door dented but no sharp edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 149,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 149,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 141,618 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 141,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 122,184 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 122,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,164 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 61,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,488 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 32,238 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 SLU is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BD12 SLU, 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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BD12 SLU is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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