Volkswagen Sharan (2014)

3,158 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.3% first-time pass rate

2014 Volkswagen Sharan

CarHunch analysed 3,158 real MOT records for the 2014 Volkswagen Sharan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 3.3% above UK average
83.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
75,237
typical mileage
57,338–104,385 middle half
44.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.16
avg MOT failures per car
over 11.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 Volkswagen Sharan

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 44.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (92%) 2,918 82.6% 2.31
Petrol (8%) 240 91.4% 0.43

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Volkswagen Sharan vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

57,338
low mileage
75,237
typical
104,385
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Volkswagen Sharan vehicles fall between 57,338 and 104,385 miles.

2014 Volkswagen Sharan — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 2,548 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.

407 2,548 2015 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.

MOT History Averages

11.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.16
Avg failures per vehicle
15.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Volkswagen Sharan

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 55.9%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 54.6%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 38.7%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 36.5%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 28.4%
    Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
  • 28.2%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 28.1%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 27.7%
    Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.

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