2018 Volkswagen Sharan · 11,126 MOT tests
2018 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2018 Volkswagen Sharans fail 14.8% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Sharan years (11,126 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 14.8%
- 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 5
- 52,528
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,126
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.2% of tests fail here (13% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 41% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Suspension2.3%
- Brakes2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.68%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.22%
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 1.15%
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 1.11%
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 (13.83%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.7%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.91%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Sharan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2018 Volkswagen Sharans fail 14.8% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Sharan years (11,126 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.68% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Volkswagen Sharan shows 52,528 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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