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Sharan: middle-of-the-pack on first-time pass
Across 44,119 MOT tests, the Sharan returns 77.8% first-time pass — roughly in line with the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is worn suspension bushes. Windscreen damage and tyre tread under the limit round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 101,709, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
1,991 occurrences · 4.5% of tests
- 02
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
1,355 occurrences · 3.1% of tests
- 03
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
1,166 occurrences · 2.6% of tests
- 04
A tyre cords visible or damaged
1,136 occurrences · 2.6% of tests
- 05
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
829 occurrences · 1.9% of tests
- 06
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
822 occurrences · 1.9% of tests
- 07
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
626 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 08
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
611 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 09
A tyre seriously damaged
604 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 10
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
593 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 3 failures
£200–£430
If every one of this Sharan's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Buying or keeping a Sharan?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Sharan and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.