Volkswagen Sharan
MOT data from 50,408 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 84.5%. Average mileage at test: 102,261 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,481 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1,203 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,113 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 875 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 830 |
| 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 | 571 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 564 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 558 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 459 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 430 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 39,489 | 83.4% |
| Petrol | 10,907 | 88.1% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 104 | 77.9% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2002 | 266 | 72.6% | |
| Top failures: 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2003 | 362 | 64.9% | |
| Top failures: 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2004 | 507 | 68.8% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2005 | 823 | 66.1% | |
| Top failures: 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2006 | 900 | 65.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 | |||
| 2007 | 934 | 66.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2008 | 756 | 69.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2009 | 660 | 70.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2010 | 984 | 76.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2011 | 3,195 | 81.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2012 | 3,061 | 81.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2013 | 3,292 | 82.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2014 | 3,983 | 83.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 4,230 | 83.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 4,225 | 87% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2017 | 4,435 | 88.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2018 | 4,252 | 89.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2019 | 8,179 | 91.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2020 | 2,020 | 89.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2021 | 2,829 | 88.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
106,790 mi
Median
143,634 mi
75th percentile
162,641 mi
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