2020 Volkswagen Sharan S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 916 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volkswagen Sharan S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.4% in the 60-90k group versus 4.9% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

916

MOT tests analysed

10.7%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

3.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Volkswagen Sharan S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.8%	53
2	Brakes	3.2%	29
3	Lighting & signalling	2.1%	19
4	Visibility	1.6%	15
5	Suspension	0.8%	7
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	4

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Volkswagen Sharan S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	24
2	Tread depth	17
3	Headlamp aim	14
4	Wipers	12
5	Pins and bushes	9
6	Brake discs	8

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Volkswagen Sharan S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	24.6%	225
2	Brakes	15.6%	143
3	Other defects	12.0%	110
4	Suspension	9.4%	86
5	Visibility	4.0%	37
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.4%	4

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Sharan S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	243	4.9%
30-60k	537	12.7%
60-90k	97	14.4%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Sharan S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	292	11.6%
2024	297	11.5%
2025	300	9.7%

What to check before buying a 2020 Sharan S-A

Before buying a 2020 Volkswagen Sharan S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.8% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Brakes (3.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Lighting & signalling (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 Volkswagen Sharan S-As pass their MOT?

89.3% of the 916 2020 Volkswagen Sharan S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volkswagen Sharan S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by brakes (3.2%).

Does the 2020 Sharan S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 14.4% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 916 MOT tests. 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.