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Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2008
49.7% pass rate
from 961 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-roll bar (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Suspension arms (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.6% fail on Springs
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Direction indicators (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Flashing type (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Doors (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.73% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Driver's seat (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
    • 0.10% fail on Cabs
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Undertray
  • 13% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.42% fail on Plate brake tester (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.62% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Lever (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Cable
        • 0.10% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.83% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.52% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
    • 0.31% fail on Rigid brake pipes (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Washers (78% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.42% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Steering (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Steering wheel (25 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.62% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Requirements (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
  • 0.10% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.10% fail on Passenger grab handles

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