2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volkswagen Sharan MOT pass rate and common faults

3,470 MOT tests in 2024. 81.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time81.6%
Failed or needed repairs18.4%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,470 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    117 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    88 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    55 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Suspension5.7%
  3. Lights & electrics4.6%
  4. Brakes3.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2017 Volkswagen Sharan?

In 2024, 81.6% of 2017 Volkswagen Sharan cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,470 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Sharan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).