2014 Volkswagen Sharan · 9,829 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2014 Volkswagen Sharans fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Sharan years (9,829 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 25.8%
- 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 9
- 95,680
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,829
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.1% of tests fail here (27% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.7%
- Suspension8.4%
- Lights and electrics7.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Brakes3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.61%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.84%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.93%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 1.76%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.58%
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 (20.07%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.4%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.84%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.32%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Sharan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Sharans fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Sharan years (9,829 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.61% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.84% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Sharan shows 95,680 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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