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Volkswagen Sharan

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

DS 5842MOT history

DS 5842 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Sharan first used on 29 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
170,676 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 5842
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Sharan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 5842 was last recorded at 170,676 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 12,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,420 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,256 miles
Average per year
11,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,676 miles
  • 2025 – 158,420 miles
  • 2024 – 142,686 miles
  • 2023 – 121,519 miles
  • 2022 – 120,394 miles
  • 2021 – 112,032 miles
  • 2019 – 107,436 miles
  • 2018 – 96,466 miles
  • 2017 – 85,216 miles
  • 2016 – 72,491 miles
  • 2015 – 60,347 miles
  • 2014 – 48,869 miles
  • 2013 – 36,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,676 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,676 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    170,676 miles
    Test number
    307009225679
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,675 miles (+12,255)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,675 miles
    Test number
    363007709690
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% offside low (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,420 miles (+380)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,420 miles
    Test number
    228362614552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail158,040 miles (+15,354)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,040 miles
    Test number
    117904908656
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,686 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    142,686 miles
    Test number
    386713778529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail142,686 miles (+21,167)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,686 miles
    Test number
    129192392248
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,519 miles (+1,125)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,519 miles
    Test number
    702331550048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,394 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,394 miles
    Test number
    654099900907
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail120,393 miles (+8,361)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,393 miles
    Test number
    249068784691
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass112,032 miles (+4,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,032 miles
    Test number
    734756562441
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt in rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full innspection of vehicle

  11. Pass107,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,436 miles
    Test number
    362788883614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,436 miles (+10,970)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,436 miles
    Test number
    806326009600
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass96,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    96,466 miles
    Test number
    859547573230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,466 miles (+11,250)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,466 miles
    Test number
    130466037794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass85,216 miles (+12,725)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,216 miles
    Test number
    172285014240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,491 miles (+12,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,491 miles
    Test number
    543272660247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass60,347 miles (+11,478)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,347 miles
    Test number
    146231336038
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,869 miles (+12,707)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,869 miles
    Test number
    676410654386
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear bump stop's in poor condition.
    • NoteUnable to check 3rd row seats/seatbelts as objects in boot.

  19. Pass36,162 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,162 miles
    Test number
    335584753335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops perished.

Questions about DS 5842

What vehicle is registration DS 5842 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 5842 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Sharan first used on 29 Dec 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DS 5842 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 5842 is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on DS 5842?
The MOT on DS 5842 is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 5842 done?
DS 5842 was recorded at 170,676 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 11,138 miles a year.
Has DS 5842 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 5842 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on DS 5842 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on DS 5842 find?
DS 5842 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting, and 2 more.

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