Volkswagen Sharan
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 29 years from 63,392 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
63,392
Best Year
2023 (96%)
Years Covered
29
How reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?
Volkswagen Sharan by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94% | 32 | 58,054 mi |
| 2023 | 96% | 45 | 36,329 mi |
| 2022 | 83% | 36 | 45,020 mi |
| 2021 | 88% | 2,860 | 26,033 mi |
| 2020 | 89% | 2,458 | 40,416 mi |
| 2019 | 91% | 9,709 | 92,208 mi |
| 2018 | 89% | 5,209 | 80,763 mi |
| 2017 | 88% | 5,436 | 99,674 mi |
| 2016 | 87% | 5,322 | 117,033 mi |
| 2015 | 83% | 5,386 | 118,143 mi |
| 2014 | 83% | 5,121 | 116,423 mi |
| 2013 | 82% | 4,249 | 112,359 mi |
| 2012 | 81% | 3,959 | 107,276 mi |
| 2011 | 81% | 4,078 | 115,991 mi |
| 2010 | 77% | 1,274 | 139,864 mi |
| 2009 | 69% | 1,013 | 139,940 mi |
| 2008 | 68% | 1,090 | 140,672 mi |
| 2007 | 65% | 1,352 | 142,445 mi |
| 2006 | 64% | 1,294 | 142,616 mi |
| 2005 | 64% | 1,301 | 142,399 mi |
| 2004 | 66% | 781 | 149,108 mi |
| 2003 | 64% | 501 | 150,605 mi |
| 2002 | 69% | 354 | 140,476 mi |
| 2001 | 69% | 163 | 131,329 mi |
| 2000 | 75% | 75 | 134,486 mi |
| 1999 | 63% | 57 | 129,752 mi |
| 1998 | 77% | 100 | 149,156 mi |
| 1997 | 71% | 79 | 132,258 mi |
| 1996 | 60% | 58 | 159,071 mi |
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About the Volkswagen Sharan
The Volkswagen Sharan has been tested 63,392 times in 2024 MOT data across 29 model years (1996 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2023 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 45 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 36 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLKSWAGEN SHARANs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 16 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 159,071 miles, while the newest (2024) averages 58,054 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Sharan is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.
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