2013 Volkswagen Sharan · 7,645 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2013 Volkswagen Sharans fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 Sharan years (7,645 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 28.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 100,242
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,645
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.5% of tests fail here (57% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.8%
- Tyres9%
- Lights and electrics8.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.5%
- Brakes3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.23%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.31%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.9%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.42%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.56%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.52%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.64%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.14%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.04%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Sharan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Sharans fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 Sharan years (7,645 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.23% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.31% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Sharan shows 100,242 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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