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Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2003
44.8% pass rate
from 795 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
    • 2.3% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (52% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs (55% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring (58% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.63% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.38% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.38% fail on Joints
    • 5.8% fail on Chassis (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Chassis condition (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Strengthening plate (53 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust system (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.0% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.75% fail on Door condition
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Hose (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
    • 0.50% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Panel
      • 0.13% fail on Body condition
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.38% fail on Floor (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Seats
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.13% fail on Carrier
    • 0.13% fail on Towbar
      • 0.13% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.13% fail on Load security
      • 0.13% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.13% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.13% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 20% fail on Brakes (41% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.63% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 7.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Linkage
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.38% fail on Servos (24 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.13% fail on Leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Servos
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.13% fail on Other braking system component
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp levelling device (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Matched pair
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.50% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.13% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.13% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Steering gear (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Steering rack (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering box
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.4% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rams (18 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
    • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Steering column
  • 8.6% fail on Tyres (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
      • 0.13% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Catalyst emissions (76% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (74% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on View to rear
      • 0.75% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment

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