VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN MOT Pass Rate
80.3% of 13,160 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN MOT tests pass.
The SHARAN has a pass rate of 80.3%, a little higher than the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (78.1%).
The VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN has a pass rate of 80.3%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN tested at 0–3 years pass 88.4% of the time, compared with just 55.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 88.4% | 146 | 31,112 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.7% | 3,515 | 81,307 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.6% | 4,315 | 113,368 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.5% | 3,752 | 116,790 miles |
| 15+ years | 55.9% | 1,432 | 144,462 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN fails its MOT is suspension — present in 60.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 60.1% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.9% | not working |
| Tyres | 34.8% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Brakes | 23.1% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 18.1% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.3% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 8.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 5.6% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.4% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | fixing missing |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate