2000 Volkswagen Sharan: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Volkswagen Sharan first registered in 2000: we looked at the 104 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 104 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2000 Volkswagen Sharan MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2000 Volkswagen Sharan MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension60% 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.
- Brakes44% 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.
- Tyres32% 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 bodywork26% 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.
- Lights and electrics23% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors20% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Volkswagen Sharan compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | – | Too few tests |
| 2021 | 2,396 | Tyres 31% |
| 2020 | 4,821 | Tyres 30% |
| 2019 | 19,577 | Tyres 22% |
| 2018 | 9,909 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 10,555 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 9,880 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 9,460 | Tyres 34% |
| 2014 | 8,432 | Tyres 36% |
| 2013 | 6,592 | Suspension 39% |
| 2012 | 6,079 | Suspension 40% |
| 2011 | 6,389 | Suspension 43% |
| 2010 | 1,997 | Suspension 57% |
| 2009 | 1,435 | Suspension 58% |
| 2008 | 1,719 | Suspension 62% |
| 2007 | 2,173 | Suspension 63% |
| 2006 | 2,027 | Suspension 64% |
| 2005 | 2,078 | Suspension 63% |
| 2004 | 1,326 | Suspension 64% |
| 2003 | 815 | Suspension 61% |
| 2002 | 548 | Suspension 60% |
| 2001 | 274 | Suspension 58% |
| 1999 | – | Too few tests |
| 1998 | – | Too few tests |
| 1997 | – | Too few tests |
| 1996 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Volkswagen Sharan cars first registered in 2000. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score