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Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 reliable? We analysed 740 real MOT tests across 185 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 740 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
69.6%
Typical Mileage
150,722mi
Annual Mileage
8,623mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115.

Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,663 mi/yr
Typical
8,623 mi/yr
Average
9,277 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,821 mi/yr

Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
150,722 mi
75th Percentile
182,524 mi
95th Percentile
223,106 mi
Max Recorded
2,178,457 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 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 TDI 115 THIS CAR 69.6% 740 150,722 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
Vauxhall Astra Breeze Cdti 75.7% 490 130,809 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115?

The Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.6% across 740 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 owner drives around 8,623 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 TDI 115 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 reliable?
Based on 740 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 has a 69.6% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 does around 8,623 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Sharan SE TDI 115?
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.