Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2001
48.4% pass rate
from 254 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (56% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
    • 7.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.79% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Macpherson strut (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes (17 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.79% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.79% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.79% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.39% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.39% fail on Position lamp
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (93% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.79% fail on Joints
    • 4.3% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.6% fail on Doors
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's door (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Body
      • 1.2% fail on Other body component (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.39% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.39% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.39% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.39% fail on Cabs
      • 0.39% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.39% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.79% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.79% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt
          • 0.79% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 5.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.79% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.79% fail on Cable
      • 0.39% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.39% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.39% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.79% fail on Air and vacuum systems (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Leaks
      • 0.39% fail on Servos
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
    • 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Power steering
      • 0.39% fail on Operation
      • 0.39% fail on Rams
      • 0.39% fail on Other components
    • 0.39% fail on Steering play
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.1% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.79% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.79% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.39% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.39% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment

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