Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2011
67.5% pass rate
from 2,012 tests in 2021
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms (68% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Springs (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.099% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.099% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.099% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.6% fail on Tyres (46% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.050% fail on Size/type
  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (57% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.050% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.050% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.20% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.050% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.050% fail on Switch
  • 6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.050% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.050% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.050% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.050% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (45% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.0% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.45% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.45% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Electronic parking brake (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.050% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.050% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.94% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Condition of glass (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Window
    • 0.050% fail on View to rear
      • 0.050% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Transmission (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Drive shafts (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.050% fail on Joints
    • 0.099% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.099% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.050% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.050% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Body
      • 0.050% fail on Panel
    • 0.050% fail on Doors
      • 0.050% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.99% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
  • 0.40% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Power steering
      • 0.050% fail on Other components
    • 0.050% fail on Steering play
      • 0.050% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.050% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
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