Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.6% pass rate
from 1,466 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.34% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage
    • 6.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Springs
      • 4.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.5% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.068% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Macpherson strut (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (20 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.68% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Axles
      • 0.068% fail on Axle
      • 0.068% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.068% fail on Joints
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system (78% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Chassis (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Chassis condition (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Other passenger's door (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 0.55% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Panel
      • 0.14% fail on Body condition (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.34% fail on Cabs (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.27% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.068% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.068% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.068% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.068% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.068% fail on Undertray
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.75% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
    • 0.61% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 4.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.068% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.95% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.068% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Lever
        • 0.14% fail on Relay lever (81 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Pivot
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.068% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.68% fail on Flexible brake hoses (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.068% fail on Pedal
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.14% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.068% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.068% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.068% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.068% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.068% fail on Other braking system component
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.5% fail on Tread depth (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.48% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.068% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.068% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (35% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Condition of glass (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on View to rear
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Requirements (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.068% fail on Airbags
      • 0.068% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.068% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end (44% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.068% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.068% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.34% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
      • 0.068% fail on Operation
      • 0.068% fail on Rams
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.14% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.61% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.55% fail on Attachment
    • 0.068% fail on Condition
  • 0.068% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.068% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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