Volkswagen Sharan: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 7.8% of Volkswagen Sharan MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,864 | 20.3% |
| 2004 | 4,382 | 19.5% |
| 2005 | 6,360 | 18.8% |
| 2006 | 6,077 | 18.9% |
| 2007 | 6,412 | 18.3% |
| 2008 | 4,729 | 17.9% |
| 2009 | 3,778 | 18.4% |
| 2014 | 17,375 | 6.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.