VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN (2024)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 32 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests (2024)
32
Avg Mileage
58,054 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,582
Is the 2024 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 12 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VOLKSWAGEN brand average of 85%.
At 0 years old, 94% of VOLKSWAGEN SHARANs from 2024 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 32 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 58,054 miles.
How does the 2024 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN compare?
Best year to buy a VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN?
The most reliable year is the 2019 model with a 91% MOT pass rate, while the 1996 model has the lowest at 60%. The 2024 sits between the two at 94%.
How much does a 2024 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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 with a 1398cc petrol engine. 32 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 90% of 2024 cars for MOT pass rates.
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 £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2024 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 (£132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 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 show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 16 percentage points.
Alternatives to the 2024 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
If reliability is your priority, there are 2 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- MINI COOPER (2022) 96% pass rate (+2%) from 2,098 tests
- KIA SPORTAGE (2022) 92% pass rate (-2%) from 1,082 tests
- MINI COUNTRYMAN (2022) 96% pass rate (+2%) from 889 tests
- VAUXHALL CORSA ELITE EDITION (2022) 94% pass rate (same) from 864 tests