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DA61 YVJ

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,783 mi
Last recorded132,783 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 132,783 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, considerably worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 132,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, considerably worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 118,156 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 118,130 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction ITEMS HANGING FROM CENTRE MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended NO FOG LIGHT AND SHORTING SIDE LIGHT WITH INDECATER O/S (4.10 (c) (i))

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,073 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 105,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 95,265 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 95,184 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut no cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut no cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 77,972 miles

Emissions too clean to measure has Rev Limiter

Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,155 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 70,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,526 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,451 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,116 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE FRONT BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR BALD ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 31,834 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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DA61 YVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

DA61 YVJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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