2016 Volkswagen Sharan · 11,061 MOT tests
2016 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2016 Volkswagen Sharans fail 19.9% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Sharan years (11,061 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 19.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 83,069
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,061
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.3% of tests fail here (12% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.3%
- Suspension5.5%
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Brakes2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.23%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.44%
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 2.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre 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.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.16%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.15%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.12%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.65%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2016 Volkswagen Sharans fail 19.9% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Sharan years (11,061 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.23% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.44% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volkswagen Sharan shows 83,069 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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