2010 Volkswagen Sharan · 2,404 MOT tests
2010 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2010 Volkswagen Sharans fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 Sharan years (2,404 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 39.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 128,239
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,404
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 19.6% of tests fail here (19% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.6%
- Lights and electrics17.5%
- Tyres7.8%
- Brakes7.6%
- Body, chassis and structure6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.41%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 4.99%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.54%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Side repeater not working 3.29%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.24%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.87%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.01%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.48%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.41%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.07%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Sharan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2010 Volkswagen Sharans fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 Sharan years (2,404 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.41% of tests), position lamp not working (4.99% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Volkswagen Sharan shows 128,239 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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