2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Volkswagen Sharan MOT pass rate and common faults

1,620 MOT tests in 2024. 83.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time83.5%
Failed or needed repairs16.5%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,620 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    52 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    29 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    37 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.5%
  2. Lights & electrics3.8%
  3. Brakes2.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  5. Suspension2.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2020 Volkswagen Sharan cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 3)85.3%1,620 tests
2024 pass rate (age 4)83.5%1,620 tests
Change in one year−1.8 pointsaverage car: −0.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2020 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: 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 2020 Volkswagen Sharan?

In 2024, 83.5% of 2020 Volkswagen Sharan cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,620 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volkswagen Sharan?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Sharan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Sharan getting worse with age?

In 2023, 85.3% passed first time. In 2024, 83.5% passed (−1.8 points). An average car that age changed by −0.8 points, so the 2020 Volkswagen Sharan is ageing worse than average.