Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2013
71.5% pass rate
from 2,260 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.5% fail on Suspension
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (99% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage
    • 1.5% fail on Springs (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (57% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.088% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.088% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.044% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (45% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Condition (92% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 7.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.58% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.044% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.044% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.044% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (55% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.088% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.044% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.044% fail on Undertray
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.088% fail on Brake linings (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.93% fail on Brake performance (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.044% fail on Rbt
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Electronic parking brake (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.044% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.044% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.044% fail on Servos
    • 0.044% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.044% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.044% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.88% fail on Washers (55% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.84% fail on Transmission
      • 0.80% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.71% fail on Joints
        • 0.088% fail on Drive shaft (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.044% fail on Joints
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Boot lid (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.088% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.088% fail on Body
      • 0.088% fail on Other body component
    • 0.088% fail on Undertray
    • 0.044% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.044% fail on Seats
      • 0.044% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
  • 0.66% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Drag link end (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.13% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.088% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
  • 0.088% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.088% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.044% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.044% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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