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CA61 HLG

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,472 mi
Last recorded128,472 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 HLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 128,472 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2024 120,163 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 111,646 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,026 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 422,556 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 422,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 402,268 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 346,220 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 346,017 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush a little deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush a little deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 285,161 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 284,794 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 219,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 156,019 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,692 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 95,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 42,485 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 42,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CA61 HLG is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA61 HLG, 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 CA61 HLG registered?

CA61 HLG is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is CA61 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 HLG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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