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127D166

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,588 mi
Last recorded67,588 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration127D166
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 67,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 61,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 58,401 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 58,400 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 May 2023 56,339 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 56,059 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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127D166 is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 127D166, 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 127D166 registered?

127D166 is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is 127D166 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 127D166 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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