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2007 Volkswagen Sharan: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2007 Volkswagen Sharans, from 533 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

533MOT tests in 2025
50%pass first time (all 2007 cars: 57%)
7,700typical miles a year
2.7×the usual rate for drive shaft (cv) joints

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2007 Volkswagen Sharans than on all cars registered in 2007.

  • Drive shaft (CV) joints2.7× usual
    Volkswagen Sharan
    19.9% All 2007 cars
    7.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 10.3%, against 3.2% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

  • Rust around suspension or steering mountings3.4× usual
    Volkswagen Sharan
    15.6% All 2007 cars
    4.6%

    Failed outright at MOT: 7.7%, against 2.1% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £100–£450 our estimate

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Chassis rust or damage4.7× usual
    Volkswagen Sharan
    12.6% All 2007 cars
    2.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 4.3%, against 0.8% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimate

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

  • Body structure rust or damage4.7× usual
    Volkswagen Sharan
    11.3% All 2007 cars
    2.4%

    Failed outright at MOT: 5.1%, against 0.7% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£1,000 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look underneath and along the sills for flaky rust or fresh underseal hiding it.

  • Front strut mounts and bushes11.3× usual
    Volkswagen Sharan
    9% All 2007 cars
    0.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 0.8%, against 0.1% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £120–£400 our estimate

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

Better than most

Rigid brake pipes: 4.1% here, against 11.2% of all 2007 cars.

By area

The share of 2007 Volkswagen Sharan MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    67% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    38% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    35% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    32% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Rust and bodywork
    26% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

  • Driveshafts and joints
    20% of testsRough price £60–£350

    At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20211,160Tyres 29%
20201,622Tyres 27%
20196,557Tyres 24%
20183,298Tyres 28%
20173,479Tyres 30%
20163,220Suspension 29%
20153,109Suspension 36%
20142,708Suspension 39%
20132,117Suspension 43%
20122,040Suspension 46%
20112,086Suspension 46%
2010602Suspension 61%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2007 Volkswagen Sharans registered in 2007. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score