Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2002
45.6% pass rate
from 518 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2002 cars)
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.

  • 29% fail on Suspension (71% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.77% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.6% fail on Springs
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.58% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.3% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
    • 2.1% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.97% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.3% fail on Headlamps (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators (88% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type (88% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.97% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.39% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.39% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.19% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (96% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Transmission (94% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Drive shafts (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 6.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.9% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.58% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Bracket
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Body condition
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.19% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.58% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
    • 6.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.39% fail on Cable
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.77% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.77% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.77% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
  • 9.7% fail on Steering (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Steering linkage components (88% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Track rod end (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Drag link end
    • 5.2% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Power steering
      • 0.39% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
    • 0.58% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.19% fail on Steering box
    • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.5% fail on Tyres (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.77% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.39% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.19% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.39% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.19% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.19% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.77% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.97% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.97% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.19% fail on Anchorages

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