2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Volkswagen Sharan MOT pass rate and common faults

6,469 MOT tests in 2024. 87.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time87.0%
Failed or needed repairs13.0%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,469 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    151 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    117 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    81 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Lights & electrics3.9%
  3. Brakes2.2%
  4. Suspension2.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.7%

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 2019 Volkswagen Sharan?

In 2024, 87.0% of 2019 Volkswagen Sharan cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,469 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen Sharan?

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

Is the 2019 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).