What are the common problems with the 3-5 year old Volkswagen Sharan?

The top failure areas for the 3-5-year-old Volkswagen Sharan are: Tyres (2.6% risk), Lamps & Electrics (1.6% risk), Suspension (1.1% risk).

Volkswagen Sharan MOT Failure Rate — 3-5 Years Old

Q: Is a 3-5 year old Volkswagen Sharan reliable?

Based on 46,391 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Volkswagen Sharan has a 14.3% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

14.3%

MOT failure rate for 3-5-year-old Volkswagen Sharan vehicles

Based on 46,391 MOT tests

13.7pp below the UK average (28%)

Volkswagen Sharan shows good reliability at this age, with a 14.3% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (3-5 Years)

Which parts of a 3-5-year-old Volkswagen Sharan are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Tyres 2.6%

Lamps & Electrics 1.6%

Suspension 1.1%

Visibility 1.0%

Brakes 0.9%

Body & Chassis 0.1%

Steering 0.0%

How Does This Compare?

Volkswagen Sharan MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	15.5%	12,632	Visibility
3-5 years	14.3%	46,391	Tyres
6-10 years	23.3%	55,537	Tyres
11-15 years	39.0%	23,894	Suspension
15+ years	51.2%	14,500	Suspension

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 3-5 year old Volkswagen Sharan reliable?

Yes. Based on 46,391 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Volkswagen Sharan vehicles have a 14.3% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 3-5 year old Volkswagen Sharan?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Tyres — 2.6% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 1.6% failure risk
Suspension — 1.1% failure risk

How can I prepare my Volkswagen Sharan for its MOT?

For a 3-5-year-old Volkswagen Sharan, focus on: (1) Tyres — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Volkswagen Sharan Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 3-5-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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