2008 Volkswagen Sharan · 2,158 MOT tests
2008 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2008 Volkswagen Sharans fail 49.4% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Sharan years (2,158 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 49.4%
- 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 14
- 134,120
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,158
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 18.3% of tests fail here (132% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.4%
- Suspension24.1%
- Body, chassis and structure18.3%
- Brakes13.3%
- Tyres7.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.11%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 7.74%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.54%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.22%
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 3.85%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.48%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.4%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.67%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.38%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.41%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.21%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Sharan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2008 Volkswagen Sharans fail 49.4% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Sharan years (2,158 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.11% of tests), position lamp not working (7.74% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Volkswagen Sharan shows 134,120 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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