2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Volkswagen Sharan MOT pass rate and common faults

428 MOT tests in 2024. 49.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time49.8%
Failed or needed repairs50.2%
Typical mileage at test133,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 428 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.2%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.9%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.7%
  9. Side repeaters: not working3.7%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension38.8%
  2. Lights & electrics33.6%
  3. Brakes22.7%
  4. Body & chassis19.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  6. Steering8.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  8. Tyres7.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.3%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2009 Volkswagen Sharan cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 14)49.6%567 tests
2024 pass rate (age 15)49.8%428 tests
Change in one year+0.2 pointsaverage car: −0.6 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2009 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: position lamp: not working. 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 2009 Volkswagen Sharan?

In 2024, 49.8% of 2009 Volkswagen Sharan cars passed their MOT first time, across 428 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Volkswagen Sharan?

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

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Sharan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Sharan getting worse with age?

In 2023, 49.6% passed first time. In 2024, 49.8% passed (+0.2 points). An average car that age changed by −0.6 points, so the 2009 Volkswagen Sharan is ageing about the same as average.