Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI car check
Is the Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI reliable? We analysed 266 real MOT tests across 158 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI.
Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volkswagen Sharan Sl 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 Sl TDI THIS CAR | 59.8% | 266 | 176,627 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 |
| Nissan Juke Kiiro Dig-t | 93.2% | 472 | 22,382 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDIShould you buy a used Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI?
The Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 59.8% across 266 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
A typical Volkswagen Sharan Sl TDI owner drives around 7,146 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.