2017 Volkswagen Sharan · 11,676 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2017 Volkswagen Sharans fail 17% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Sharan years (11,676 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 17%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 69,731
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,676
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.8% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.8%
- Suspension4.2%
- Lights and electrics4%
- Brakes2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.08%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.14%
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 1.67%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.39%
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 1.34%
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 0.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.47%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2017 Volkswagen Sharans fail 17% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Sharan years (11,676 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.08% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.14% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volkswagen Sharan shows 69,731 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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