Volkswagen Sharan MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

23.3%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Volkswagen Sharan vehicles
Based on 55,537 MOT tests
4.7pp below the UK average (28%)

Volkswagen Sharan in this age bracket has a 23.3% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: tyres and suspension.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Volkswagen Sharan are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Tyres 3.7%
Suspension 3.6%
Lamps & Electrics 3.2%
Brakes 1.6%
Visibility 1.1%
Body & Chassis 0.5%
Steering 0.2%

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 6-10 year old Volkswagen Sharan reliable?

6-10-year-old Volkswagen Sharan vehicles have a 23.3% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Volkswagen Sharan?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Tyres — 3.7% failure risk
  • Suspension — 3.6% failure risk
  • Lamps & Electrics — 3.2% failure risk

How can I prepare my Volkswagen Sharan for its MOT?

For a 6-10-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.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-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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