2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Volkswagen Sharan MOT pass rate and common faults

592 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 592 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.4%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  10. Side repeaters: not working3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension42.1%
  2. Lights & electrics37.3%
  3. Brakes30.7%
  4. Body & chassis28.4%
  5. Tyres9.5%
  6. Steering9.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.0%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2005 Volkswagen Sharan cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 18)48.7%911 tests
2024 pass rate (age 19)50.0%592 tests
Change in one year+1.3 pointsaverage car: +0.3 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is ageing about the same as an average car.

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2005 Volkswagen Sharan?

In 2024, 50.0% of 2005 Volkswagen Sharan cars passed their MOT first time, across 592 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Sharan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Sharan getting worse with age?

In 2023, 48.7% passed first time. In 2024, 50.0% passed (+1.3 points). An average car that age changed by +0.3 points, so the 2005 Volkswagen Sharan is ageing about the same as average.