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DA12 HXD

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,869 mi
Last recorded176,869 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 HXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 176,869 miles

rear subframe showing slight signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2025 176,869 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Rear sidelight bulb out but more than 50 % working

rear subframe showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2024 164,068 miles

Offside Rear sidelight bulb out but more than 50 % working

rear subframe showing slight signs of corrosion

windscreen has a very minor chip

Fail 8 Oct 2024 163,755 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sidelight bulb out but more than 50 % working

rear subframe showing slight signs of corrosion

windscreen has a very minor chip

Pass 24 Oct 2023 149,611 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

front and rear brake pads wearing slightly

rear shock absorbers seeping fluid slightly

rear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion but not holed

windscreen has a very slight chip/crack

Pass 25 Oct 2022 136,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 124,817 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 113,018 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 103,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 87,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 72,113 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,876 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 54,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,600 miles

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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DA12 HXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA12 HXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA12 HXD registered?

DA12 HXD is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is DA12 HXD safe to buy?

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