Volkswagen Sharan MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Sharan. Check any Sharan by registration number below.

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82.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.4%

vs Volkswagen Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Volkswagen Sharan — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Sharan has an average MOT pass rate of 82.3%, which is 3.4 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Sharan is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Sharan fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Sharan for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Sharan is around 151,986 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Sharan, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Sharan, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Sharan performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 47 vehicles

97.9%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.3%

2022

Based on 38 vehicles

84.2%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

9.7%

Retest Rate

16.1%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

2021

Based on 2,599 vehicles

87.0%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

2020

Based on 3,531 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

12.2%

Mileage at 3yr

47k mi

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

2019

Based on 15,289 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

8.5%

Mileage at 3yr

123k mi

Mileage at 5yr

144k mi

2018

Based on 7,993 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

11.2%

Mileage at 5yr

104k mi

2017

Based on 8,396 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

13.2%

Mileage at 5yr

138k mi

2016

Based on 8,011 vehicles

84.5%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

14.6%

2015

Based on 7,692 vehicles

80.7%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

19.8%

Mileage at 10yr

208k mi

2014

Based on 7,224 vehicles

79.8%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

19.2%

Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

2013

Based on 5,756 vehicles

77.4%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

21.0%

Mileage at 10yr

181k mi

2012

Based on 5,223 vehicles

76.5%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

22.7%

Mileage at 10yr

181k mi

2011

Based on 5,462 vehicles

75.8%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

22.3%

2010

Based on 1,728 vehicles

67.9%Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

28.6%

2009

Based on 1,286 vehicles

59.5%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

37.1%

2008

Based on 1,516 vehicles

58.9%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

31.2%

2007

Based on 1,925 vehicles

56.5%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

30.9%

2006

Based on 1,845 vehicles

54.3%Below Average

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

33.7%

2005

Based on 10,029 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

29.6%

Mileage at 3yr

92k mi

Mileage at 5yr

152k mi

Mileage at 10yr

223k mi

2004

Based on 10,388 vehicles

91.2%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

27.0%

Mileage at 5yr

149k mi

Mileage at 10yr

214k mi

2003

Based on 11,226 vehicles

91.1%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

31.2%

Mileage at 5yr

158k mi

Mileage at 10yr

218k mi

2002

Based on 11,077 vehicles

90.1%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

30.6%

Mileage at 10yr

211k mi

2001

Based on 11,169 vehicles

90.5%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

26.4%

Mileage at 10yr

202k mi

2000

Based on 7,948 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

25.0%

Mileage at 10yr

205k mi

1999

Based on 6,476 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

32.6%

Mileage at 10yr

204k mi

1998

Based on 7,213 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

17.6%

Mileage at 10yr

207k mi

1997

Based on 6,089 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

21.5%

1996

Based on 3,355 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

41.5%

1995

Based on 479 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

0

Based on 44,119 vehicles

82.1%Good

Volkswagen average: 85.7%

Mileage at 5yr

102k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Sharan

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Sharan fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

7.2%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.5%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.5%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

4.2%

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

4.0%

Volkswagen Sharan Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

2.1%

Front Nearside

2.1%

Typical Mileage — Volkswagen Sharan

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2005 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Sharan.

At 3 Years

91,803

miles

At 5 Years

151,986

miles

At 10 Years

222,941

miles

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Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

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92.3% pass rate

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88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Sharan

Volkswagen Sharan — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Sharan MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Sharan?

The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Sharan is 82.3% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Sharan?

The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Sharan are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (7.2%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.5%), Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Volkswagen Sharan reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 82.3%, the Volkswagen Sharan is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Sharan?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Sharan?

Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Sharan: 53,025 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sharan to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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