2012 Volkswagen Sharan · 6,789 MOT tests
2012 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2012 Volkswagen Sharans fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 Sharan years (6,789 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 29.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 99,593
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,789
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.3% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.8%
- Lights and electrics10.1%
- Tyres9.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Brakes3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.83%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.26%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.8%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.53%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Position lamp not working 1.81%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.07%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.76%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (4.4%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.35%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Sharan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2012 Volkswagen Sharans fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 18 Sharan years (6,789 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.83% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.26% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volkswagen Sharan shows 99,593 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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