2005 Volkswagen Sharan · 2,760 MOT tests
2005 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2005 Volkswagen Sharans fail 51% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 18 Sharan years (2,760 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 51%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 140,503
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,760
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 20.8% of tests fail here (114% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.6%
- Lights and electrics25%
- Body, chassis and structure20.8%
- Brakes17.5%
- Tyres7.8%
- Steering7.1%
- Seat belts and airbags6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.3%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.19%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.19%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.78%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Stop lamp not working 4.57%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.53%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (25.4%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.33%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.17%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.91%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.72%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Sharan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2005 Volkswagen Sharans fail 51% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 18 Sharan years (2,760 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.3% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (8.19% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Volkswagen Sharan shows 140,503 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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