Volkswagen Sharan (2019)
2019 Volkswagen Sharan
CarHunch analysed 4,564 real MOT records for the 2019 Volkswagen Sharan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Volkswagen Sharan passes its MOT first time in 87.6% of cases, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, which is a strong result. However, nearly a quarter of these vehicles (23.4%) have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a material concern for a family MPV and warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At a median mileage of 76,730 miles for a five-year-old vehicle, these Sharans are running slightly above typical wear, yet they average just 0.94 failures per test—suggesting the cars that pass are genuinely well-maintained. Focus your checks on suspension, braking, and electrical systems, since the 4.9 average advisories indicate minor issues are common; a pre-buy history check and a trusted mechanic's once-over will reveal whether a specific example has been looked after properly.
What to check before buying a 2019 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.
- ⚠️ 23.4% 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 (72%) | 3,278 | 87.7% | 1.04 |
| Petrol (28%) | 1,286 | 87.5% | 0.68 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 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.
Half of all 2019 Volkswagen Sharan vehicles fall between 42,139 and 107,286 miles.
2019 Volkswagen Sharan — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 4,365 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Volkswagen Sharan
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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28.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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27.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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14.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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11%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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10.9%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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