Volkswagen Sharan (2024)
Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 32 MOT tests in 2024.
Annual Cost
£1,853
£154/month
MOT Pass Rate
94%
Excellent
Road Tax
£200
Standard rate/year
Est. Insurance
Grp 8-20
1398cc Petrol
Great Choice
94% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 12 points above average.
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Annual Running Costs
~42 mpg
Standard rate (from April 2017)
Low estimate due to excellent reliability
Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).
Reliability Verdict
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Volkswagen brand average of 85%.
94% of MOT tests on Volkswagen Sharans from 2024 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were under a year old. That's based on 32 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 58,054 miles.
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Best Year to Buy?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 64%. The 2024 scores 94%, but cars from 2024 weren't due their first routine MOT until 2027, so its figure isn't compared here. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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 2024 Volkswagen Sharan
The 2024 Volkswagen Sharan is a small family car. Our records list a 1398cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 32 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 13% of 2024 models for MOT pass rate.
2024 Volkswagen Sharan Fuel Costs
The 1398cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2024 Volkswagen Sharan?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 94% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
Volkswagen Sharan Reliability Trend
Newer Volkswagen Sharans pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 17 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Common Issues to Watch For
These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.
Service History
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Running Costs Compared
How the 2024 Volkswagen Sharan stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.
| Car | Pass Rate | Fuel/yr | Tax/yr | Est. Ins. Group | Total/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Sharan(2024) | 94% | £1,398 | £200 | Grp 8-20 | £1,853 |
| MINI Cooper(2022) | 96% | £1,398 | £200 | Grp 12-25 | £1,853same |
| Kia Sportage(2022) | 92% | £1,398 | £200 | Grp 12-25 | £1,853same |
| MINI Countryman(2022) | 96% | £1,398 | £200 | Grp 12-25 | £1,853same |
| Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition(2022) | 94% | £1,175 | £200 | Grp 5-15 | £1,630-£223 |
Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.
Questions about the 2024 Volkswagen Sharan
Is the 2024 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 94% of MOT tests on 2024 Volkswagen Sharans ended in a pass, from 32 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
How much does a 2024 Volkswagen Sharan cost to run?
Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.
What is the MOT pass rate for a 2024 Volkswagen Sharan?
94% of 32 MOT tests on the 2024 Volkswagen Sharan ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 35th of 39 models first registered in 2024 (bottom 13%).
Which year Volkswagen Sharan has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Volkswagen Sharan has the highest MOT pass rate at 91% and the 2003 the lowest at 64%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.
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