Volkswagen Sharan: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 8.0% of Volkswagen Sharan MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,864 | 20.9% |
| 2004 | 4,382 | 20.7% |
| 2005 | 6,360 | 19.1% |
| 2006 | 6,077 | 20.3% |
| 2007 | 6,412 | 19.4% |
| 2008 | 4,729 | 18.4% |
| 2009 | 3,778 | 16.9% |
| 2014 | 17,375 | 7.4% |
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.