2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Volkswagen Sharan MOT pass rate and common faults

563 MOT tests in 2024. 45.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time45.3%
Failed or needed repairs54.7%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 563 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.4%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.0%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension46.5%
  2. Lights & electrics36.2%
  3. Body & chassis32.9%
  4. Brakes31.8%
  5. Tyres10.7%
  6. Steering9.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2006 Volkswagen Sharan cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 17)46.8%901 tests
2024 pass rate (age 18)45.3%563 tests
Change in one year−1.5 pointsaverage car: −0.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2006 Volkswagen Sharan?

In 2024, 45.3% of 2006 Volkswagen Sharan cars passed their MOT first time, across 563 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volkswagen Sharan?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Sharan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Sharan getting worse with age?

In 2023, 46.8% passed first time. In 2024, 45.3% passed (−1.5 points). An average car that age changed by −0.0 points, so the 2006 Volkswagen Sharan is ageing worse than average.