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DA61 XXH

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,463 mi
Last recorded148,463 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 XXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 148,463 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 148,462 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 142,031 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 137,896 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 131,704 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 123,047 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 112,264 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 96,452 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,239 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 82,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner tread

no emissions print out due to emissions to low for print out

Fail 6 Dec 2016 71,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot 215 60 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner tread

no emissions print out due to emissions to low for print out

Pass 9 Dec 2015 57,228 miles

Rear tyres low on edge. Uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2014 41,281 miles

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

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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DA61 XXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA61 XXH, 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 DA61 XXH registered?

DA61 XXH is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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