Volkswagen Sharan Sel Tdi S-A
From 645 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 20 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 15 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 67% of Sharan Sel Tdi S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £96.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 84.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sharan Sel Tdi S-As tested had between 29,500 and 56,610 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,076 median miles, the Sharan Sel Tdi S-A has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Sharan Sel Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Sharan Sel Tdi S-A has a 85.4% MOT pass rate based on 645 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Sharan Sel Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Sharan Sel Tdi S-A is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Sharan Sel Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Sharan Sel Tdi S-A is 36,076 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,500 and 56,610 miles.
Buying a used Sharan Sel Tdi S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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