2006 Volkswagen Sharan · 2,737 MOT tests
2006 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2006 Volkswagen Sharans fail 53.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 18 Sharan years (2,737 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 53.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 137,853
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,737
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 22.6% of tests fail here (142% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension27.4%
- Lights and electrics25.8%
- Body, chassis and structure22.6%
- Brakes18.3%
- Tyres8.2%
- Steering6.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.84%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 7.71%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 7.09%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Stop lamp not working 6.39%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.07%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.06%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.37%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.08%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.01%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.32%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Sharan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2006 Volkswagen Sharans fail 53.2% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 18 Sharan years (2,737 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.84% of tests), position lamp not working (7.71% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (7.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Volkswagen Sharan shows 137,853 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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