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DK12 WFD

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,022 mi
Last recorded158,022 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 WFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 158,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 148,065 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.0 mm 225/50 R 17 98V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.0 mm 225/50 R 17 98V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 141,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 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))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 141,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread depth is 0.77 mm 225/50/R 17 98 V Kormoran All Season (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 1.7 mm 225/50/R 17 98 V Kormoran All Season (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 128,327 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 117,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,603 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 107,603 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 27 Nov 2019 96,524 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 96,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,252 miles

Central Front Exhaust catalyst has deteriorated but effecting emissions

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 21 Nov 2017 63,017 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 63,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 50,425 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,814 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,011 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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DK12 WFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK12 WFD, 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 DK12 WFD registered?

DK12 WFD is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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