Volkswagen Sharan: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 4.3% of Volkswagen Sharan MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2006 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,864 | 14.3% |
| 2004 | 4,382 | 13.2% |
| 2005 | 6,360 | 13.1% |
| 2006 | 6,077 | 13.3% |
| 2007 | 6,412 | 10.6% |
| 2008 | 4,729 | 10.0% |
| 2009 | 3,778 | 9.7% |
| 2014 | 17,375 | 2.8% |
Methodology & source. 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.