Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2000
49.2% pass rate
from 124 tests in 2021
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (58% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Springs
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.81% fail on Mounting
    • 4.0% fail on Macpherson strut (16 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (21 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (26 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.6% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.81% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.81% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.81% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.6% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Cable (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 4.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.81% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.81% fail on Pedal
    • 0.81% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.81% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.3% fail on Chassis (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Chassis condition (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.4% fail on Joints
      • 0.81% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.81% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.81% fail on Doors
      • 0.81% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.81% fail on Door condition
    • 0.81% fail on Cabs
      • 0.81% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.81% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.81% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.81% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.81% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.81% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.81% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 8.9% fail on Tyres
    • 5.6% fail on Condition
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.81% fail on Size/type
  • 8.1% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.81% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.81% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.81% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.81% fail on View to rear
      • 0.81% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.81% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

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