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DL12 TKU

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,032 mi
Last recorded98,032 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 TKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 91,309 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 84,462 miles

all tires getting low and wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2022 80,017 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,472 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 63,078 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 63,069 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

under tray losses

Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,743 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2019 53,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 53,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,921 miles

cuts in n/s/f n/s/r tyres but not to cords

Pass 9 Jan 2017 37,097 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 31,577 miles

Engine and Under Cover Fitted

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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DL12 TKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DL12 TKU, 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 DL12 TKU registered?

DL12 TKU is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is DL12 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 TKU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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