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AJ61 NPA

2012 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,728 mi
Last recorded167,728 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Sharan82,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 NPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 167,728 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 157,957 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 147,785 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 140,420 miles

Front windscreen chipped but less than 10mm

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 140,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front windscreen chipped but less than 10mm

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 126,564 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 126,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 110,582 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 102,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,845 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,844 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 47,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not effecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 47,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not effecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,125 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2015 24,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AJ61 NPA 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 AJ61 NPA, 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 AJ61 NPA registered?

AJ61 NPA is a 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is AJ61 NPA safe to buy?

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