2004 Volkswagen Sharan · 1,865 MOT tests
2004 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2004 Volkswagen Sharans fail 50.7% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 Sharan years (1,865 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 50.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 145,895
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,865
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.7% of tests fail here (159% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension27.8%
- Lights and electrics25.3%
- Body, chassis and structure22.7%
- Brakes15.4%
- Tyres8.1%
- Steering7.8%
- Seat belts and airbags5.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 9.49%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.85%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 7.72%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 5.2%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.4%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Stop lamp not working 4.24%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (27.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.85%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.85%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (8.47%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.47%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2004 Volkswagen Sharans fail 50.7% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 Sharan years (1,865 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (9.49% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (8.85% of tests), position lamp not working (7.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Volkswagen Sharan shows 145,895 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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