Volkswagen Sharan: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 6.2% of Volkswagen Sharan MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2014 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,864 | 6.6% |
| 2004 | 4,382 | 6.3% |
| 2005 | 6,360 | 5.6% |
| 2006 | 6,077 | 6.0% |
| 2007 | 6,412 | 5.7% |
| 2008 | 4,729 | 5.3% |
| 2009 | 3,778 | 5.6% |
| 2014 | 17,375 | 7.5% |
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.