2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volkswagen Sharan MOT pass rate and common faults

3,087 MOT tests in 2024. 74.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time74.5%
Failed or needed repairs25.5%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,087 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    153 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    154 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    73 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  10. Position lamp: not working0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.1%
  2. Tyres10.1%
  3. Lights & electrics7.6%
  4. Brakes5.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.1%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2015 Volkswagen Sharan cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 8)77.2%3,223 tests
2024 pass rate (age 9)74.5%3,087 tests
Change in one year−2.7 pointsaverage car: −2.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2015 Volkswagen Sharan is ageing about the same as an average car.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2015 Volkswagen Sharan?

In 2024, 74.5% of 2015 Volkswagen Sharan cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,087 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volkswagen Sharan?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Sharan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Sharan getting worse with age?

In 2023, 77.2% passed first time. In 2024, 74.5% passed (−2.7 points). An average car that age changed by −2.0 points, so the 2015 Volkswagen Sharan is ageing about the same as average.