2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volkswagen Sharan MOT pass rate and common faults

638 MOT tests in 2024. 47.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time47.5%
Failed or needed repairs52.5%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 638 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.1%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.0%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.1%
  10. Side repeaters: not working3.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension40.9%
  2. Lights & electrics36.7%
  3. Body & chassis27.1%
  4. Brakes23.2%
  5. Steering9.9%
  6. Tyres8.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks7.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.9%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2007 Volkswagen Sharan cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 16)48.4%922 tests
2024 pass rate (age 17)47.5%638 tests
Change in one year−0.9 pointsaverage car: −0.1 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2007 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: 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 2007 Volkswagen Sharan?

In 2024, 47.5% of 2007 Volkswagen Sharan cars passed their MOT first time, across 638 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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 2007 Volkswagen Sharan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Sharan getting worse with age?

In 2023, 48.4% passed first time. In 2024, 47.5% passed (−0.9 points). An average car that age changed by −0.1 points, so the 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is ageing about the same as average.