2015 Volkswagen Sharan · 10,648 MOT tests
2015 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2015 Volkswagen Sharans fail 23.1% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 Sharan years (10,648 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 23.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 90,695
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,648
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.8% 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 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.8%
- Suspension7.5%
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Brakes3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.23%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.96%
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 2.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.47%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.32%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.52%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.08%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.26%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.94%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Sharan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2015 Volkswagen Sharans fail 23.1% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 Sharan years (10,648 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.23% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.96% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volkswagen Sharan shows 90,695 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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