Volkswagen Sharan, registered in 2002
51.4% pass rate
from 3,934 tests between October 2010 and September 2011
(8.9% worse than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.
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26% fail on
Lighting and signalling
(8.7% worse than other 2002 cars)
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11% fail on
Position lamps
(100% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 10% fail on Front lamps (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.25% fail on All position lamps
- 10% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.7% fail on Registration plate (45% better than other 2002 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.2% fail on Headlamp
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1.3% fail on
Direction indicators
(42% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
(42% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.58% fail on Direction indicators
- 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
(42% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Fog lamp
- 0.97% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.025% fail on Tell tale
- 0.051% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.051% fail on Horn (91% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.025% fail on Lamp
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11% fail on
Position lamps
(100% worse than other 2002 cars)
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16% fail on
Suspension
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5.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(91% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Linkage (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.23% fail on Attachment
- 0.051% fail on Condition
- 0.025% fail on Presence
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3.6% fail on
Drive shafts
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3.6% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 3.6% fail on Constant velocity joints
- 0.051% fail on Couplings
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0.025% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.025% fail on Universal joint
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3.6% fail on
Front drive shafts
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3.5% fail on
Coil springs
(24% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Condition (24% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Location
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2.6% fail on
Macpherson strut
(4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(35% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Pins / bushes (36% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Attachment
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1.2% fail on
Prescribed areas
(170% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Component mounting (93% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Subframe mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.97% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.97% fail on Condition
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0.38% fail on
Wheel bearings
(69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Front
- 0.13% fail on Rear (84% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Tie bars / rods
- 0.20% fail on Pins / bushes
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0.025% fail on
Gas suspension
- 0.025% fail on Suspension unit
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0.025% fail on
Torque / reaction arms
- 0.025% fail on Pins / bushes
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5.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(91% worse than other 2002 cars)
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13% fail on
Brakes
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6.2% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(49% worse than other 2002 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Components
(52% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Pipes (78% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Hoses (94% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.025% fail on Servos
- 0.051% fail on Operation
- 0.025% fail on Leaks
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6.1% fail on
Components
(52% worse than other 2002 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Brake performance
(16% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance
- 2.8% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.4% fail on Front wheels (30% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.076% fail on Brake operation
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2.4% fail on
Hub components
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads (30% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Brake discs
- 0.36% fail on Brake calipers (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Brake linings
- 1.0% fail on ABS (92% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Parking brake
(61% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.20% fail on Cable
- 0.076% fail on Lever
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0.13% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.13% fail on
Pedal
- 0.10% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.025% fail on Condition
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0.13% fail on
Pedal
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0.076% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.025% fail on Operation
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0.025% fail on
Components
- 0.025% fail on Pipes
- 0.025% fail on Leaks
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0.025% fail on
Hand operated control valves
- 0.025% fail on Operation
- 0.025% fail on Locking devices
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6.2% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(49% worse than other 2002 cars)
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11% fail on
Steering
(170% worse than other 2002 cars)
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11% fail on
Steering system
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 10% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Steering rack (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Ball joint
- 0.076% fail on Drag link end
- 0.051% fail on Steering arm
- 0.076% fail on Steering operation
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0.025% fail on
Steering control
- 0.025% fail on Steering column
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0.025% fail on
Power steering
- 0.025% fail on Operation
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11% fail on
Steering system
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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9.3% fail on
Tyres
- 5.2% fail on Tread depth (21% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Condition (41% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Size / type
- 0.051% fail on Valve stem
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7.5% fail on
Fuel and exhaust
(29% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Exhaust system (59% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Compression ignition
(66% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Turbo (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Spark ignition
(59% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Catalyst (59% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.28% fail on System
- 0.23% fail on Cap
- 0.025% fail on Hose
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5.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(38% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Wipers (57% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Mirrors (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Windscreen
- 0.076% fail on Bonnet
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2.2% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(69% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate (67% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Vehicle identification number
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1.4% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.66% fail on Condition
- 0.53% fail on Requirements (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas (65% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.076% fail on Attachment
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1.4% fail on
Body and structure
(75% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Body condition
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0.33% fail on
Vehicle structure
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Doors
- 0.20% fail on Drivers
- 0.13% fail on Passengers front
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0.15% fail on
Seats
- 0.15% fail on Drivers
- 0.051% fail on Spare wheel
- 0.025% fail on Load security (class v)
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0.025% fail on
Load security
- 0.025% fail on Tailgate
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0.36% fail on
Road wheels
- 0.31% fail on Attachment
- 0.051% fail on Condition
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Volkswagen Sharan 1995
Full seven-seater that drives more like a car than a big people carrier. Classier image than a Ford Galaxy or SEAT Alhambra ever though it's the same.
