2019 Volkswagen Sharan S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 695 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen Sharan S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.0% in the 60-90k group versus 7.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 42 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 24 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.3% | 16 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.3% | 9 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.9% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 13 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 5 | Headlamp levelling device | 7 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.8% | 172 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 92 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.7% | 81 |
| 4 | Other defects | 10.1% | 70 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 20 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 258 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 324 | 12.7% |
| 60-90k | 77 | 13.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 156 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 169 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 184 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 180 | 14.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Sharan S-A
Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Sharan S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Volkswagen Sharan S-As pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 695 2019 Volkswagen Sharan S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Sharan S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.5%).
Does the 2019 Sharan S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 13.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 695 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.