2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Volkswagen Sharan MOT pass rate and common faults

1,231 MOT tests in 2024. 85.0% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time85.0%
Failed or needed repairs15.0%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,231 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    49 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    58 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    47 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Rear reflectors: defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.9%
  2. Lights & electrics3.1%
  3. Brakes3.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Suspension0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm4.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Volkswagen Sharan?

In 2024, 85.0% of 2021 Volkswagen Sharan cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,231 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volkswagen Sharan?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 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).