2007 Volkswagen Sharan · 2,862 MOT tests
2007 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2007 Volkswagen Sharans fail 50.5% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 Sharan years (2,862 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 50.5%
- 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 15
- 137,427
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,862
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 19.8% of tests fail here (129% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.9%
- Lights and electrics25%
- Body, chassis and structure19.8%
- Brakes14.3%
- Tyres7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Steering6.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.93%
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 6.99%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 5.87%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.73%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.66%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.09%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.45%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.05%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.16%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.64%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.79%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Sharan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2007 Volkswagen Sharans fail 50.5% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 Sharan years (2,862 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.93% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.99% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Volkswagen Sharan shows 137,427 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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