Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results
Registered in 200550.8% pass rate
from 1,569 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.
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24% fail on
Suspension
(38% worse than other 2005 cars)
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8.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(64% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Ball joint
- 0.32% fail on Linkage
- 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 7.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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7.1% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes
- 2.7% fail on Ball joint
- 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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3.3% fail on
Springs
(31% better than other 2005 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Coil springs
(31% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Coil spring (32% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Mounting
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0.064% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.064% fail on Leaf spring
- 0.064% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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3.2% fail on
Coil springs
(31% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Macpherson strut
(8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (19 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Macpherson strut
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1.6% fail on
Sub-frames
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes
- 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
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1.2% fail on
Other suspension component
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings
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8.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(64% worse than other 2005 cars)
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20% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(140% worse than other 2005 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Transmission
(160% worse than other 2005 cars)
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8.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(160% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.064% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.13% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.13% fail on Joints
- 0.064% fail on Belts
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8.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(160% worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.064% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 4.3% fail on Exhaust system (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Chassis
(6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Chassis condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Doors
(200% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Driver's door
(5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Catch
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0.51% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.51% fail on Door condition
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0.45% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.45% fail on Door condition
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0.70% fail on
Driver's door
(5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.38% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.064% fail on Tank
- 0.064% fail on Pipe
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0.51% fail on
Body
- 0.32% fail on Other body component
- 0.13% fail on Panel
- 0.064% fail on Body condition
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0.32% fail on
Seats
- 0.25% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.25% fail on
Cabs
(7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Spare wheel
(4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Spare wheel condition
- 0.064% fail on Carrier
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0.13% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.064% fail on Bumpers
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0.064% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.064% fail on Other boot lid component
- 0.064% fail on Undertray
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9.1% fail on
Transmission
(160% worse than other 2005 cars)
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18% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(15% worse than other 2005 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(110% worse than other 2005 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Flashing type
(110% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
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5.6% fail on
Flashing type
(110% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Stop lamp (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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3.5% fail on
Headlamps
(32% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp (32% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.96% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.96% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.96% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.83% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.70% fail on Battery(ies) (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Horn
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0.25% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.25% fail on Position lamp
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0.13% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.064% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.064% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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5.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(110% worse than other 2005 cars)
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17% fail on
Brakes
(28% worse than other 2005 cars)
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9.1% fail on
Brake performance
(23% worse than other 2005 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(55% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Parking brake performance
(110% worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Rbt
(110% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.13% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.064% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.064% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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3.2% fail on
Rbt
(110% worse than other 2005 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
- 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.064% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.064% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
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1.0% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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1.0% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.0% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
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6.4% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(55% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.5% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.5% fail on Brake discs
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.3% fail on Brake pads
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0.51% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.38% fail on Cable
- 0.13% fail on Lever
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1.5% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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2.1% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.38% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.38% fail on Lever
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0.38% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.38% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.32% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.25% fail on Hand lever
- 0.064% fail on Pedal
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0.19% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.13% fail on Master cylinder (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Brake fluid
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0.13% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.064% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
- 0.064% fail on Servos
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9.1% fail on
Brake performance
(23% worse than other 2005 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Size/type
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5.9% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(100% worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Condition
- 0.32% fail on Requirements (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Attachment
- 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.064% fail on
Airbags
- 0.064% fail on Drivers airbag
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4.7% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Steering
(44% worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Steering gear
(4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Operation
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1.6% fail on
Steering linkage components
(44% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Track rod end (46% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint
- 0.064% fail on Drag link end
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0.45% fail on
Power steering
- 0.38% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Pipes and hoses
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0.32% fail on
Steering play
- 0.32% fail on Steering rack
- 0.064% fail on Steering shaft
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0.064% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.064% fail on Flexible coupling
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4.0% fail on
Steering gear
(4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Visibility
(35% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Washers
- 2.0% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.32% fail on
View to rear
- 0.32% fail on Mirrors
- 0.064% fail on Bonnet
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0.064% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.064% fail on Windscreen
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3.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(48% better than other 2005 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(53% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Compression ignition
- 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.38% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Emission control equipment
(5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Catalytic converter (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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1.1% fail on
Spark ignition
(79% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.51% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.064% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.064% fail on Other leaks
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0.064% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.064% fail on Undertray
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3.0% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(53% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.89% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.57% fail on Registration plates
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0.19% fail on
Seat belt installation check
(18 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Anchorages (26 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.064% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.064% fail on
Doors
- 0.064% fail on Emergency exits
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0.064% fail on
Doors