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DF12 WLV

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,465 mi
Last recorded46,465 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 WLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 46,465 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 46,465 miles

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached under arch liner rear section (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 38,349 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 38,345 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 36,769 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,424 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 34,459 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 33,320 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 32,117 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 29,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 29,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 26,389 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,683 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls scuffed

Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,343 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer sidewalls scuffed

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 28 Jul 2015 17,883 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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DF12 WLV 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 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 DF12 WLV, 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 DF12 WLV registered?

DF12 WLV is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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