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DA61 YRV

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,187 mi
Last recorded93,187 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,187 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 85,829 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 85,829 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected sun-strip fitted, protruding onto swept area by aprox 150mm (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 81,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 80,196 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 80,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working one on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 74,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,208 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,864 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 61,864 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,086 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,844 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,907 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YRV is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA61 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

DA61 YRV is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is DA61 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 YRV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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