2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Volkswagen Sharan MOT pass rate and common faults

3,280 MOT tests in 2024. 83.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time83.8%
Failed or needed repairs16.2%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,280 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    116 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    100 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    49 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    22 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.0%
  2. Lights & electrics3.8%
  3. Suspension3.4%
  4. Brakes3.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2018 Volkswagen Sharan cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 5)85.3%3,369 tests
2024 pass rate (age 6)83.8%3,280 tests
Change in one year−1.6 pointsaverage car: −1.7 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2018 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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2018 Volkswagen Sharan?

In 2024, 83.8% of 2018 Volkswagen Sharan cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,280 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan?

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

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Sharan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Sharan getting worse with age?

In 2023, 85.3% passed first time. In 2024, 83.8% passed (−1.6 points). An average car that age changed by −1.7 points, so the 2018 Volkswagen Sharan is ageing about the same as average.