2020 Volkswagen Sharan · 2,720 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen Sharan reliability
2020 Volkswagen Sharans fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 Sharan years (2,720 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- 14.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sharans: 25.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 35,195
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,720
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.1% of tests fail here (225% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Sharan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.8%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Brakes2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Suspension1.5%
- Seat belts and airbags1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.54%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.25%
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 1.25%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.07%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.07%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.92%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.43%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.01%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.28%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen Sharan reliable?
2020 Volkswagen Sharans fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 Sharan years (2,720 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Sharan MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.54% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.25% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen Sharan have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen Sharan shows 35,195 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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