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DA61 YVM

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,063 mi
Last recorded134,063 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 134,063 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost and fore most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beginning to wear on inner edge. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 116,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 116,220 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 106,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,270 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 94,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,353 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 89,357 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,002 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 78,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,107 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2018 65,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,121 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 54,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,425 miles

Offside Front 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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DA61 YVM is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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