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Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI reliable? We analysed 948 real MOT tests across 175 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 948 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.4%
Typical Mileage
99,758mi
Annual Mileage
10,540mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI.

Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,563 mi/yr
Typical
10,540 mi/yr
Average
11,301 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,684 mi/yr

Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
99,758 mi
75th Percentile
130,326 mi
95th Percentile
178,635 mi
Max Recorded
395,806 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI THIS CAR 87.4% 948 99,758 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Golf 74.9% 22,270,993 83,305 mi 37 yrs
Volkswagen Polo 72.9% 14,598,296 60,351 mi 35 yrs
Volkswagen Passat 73.5% 6,960,690 105,632 mi 32 yrs
Yingang Yg 48 Q-5 71.5% 305 4,751 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI?

The Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.4% across 948 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI owner drives around 10,540 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI reliable?
Based on 948 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI has a 87.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI does around 10,540 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Sharan SE Bluemotion TDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.