2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volkswagen Sharan MOT pass rate and common faults

625 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 625 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.8%
    42 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  6. Side repeaters: not working3.0%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension32.8%
  2. Lights & electrics24.6%
  3. Brakes10.7%
  4. Tyres9.8%
  5. Body & chassis8.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  8. Steering2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Volkswagen Sharan?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2010 Volkswagen Sharan cars passed their MOT first time, across 625 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volkswagen Sharan?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Sharan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).