Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2009
53.9% pass rate
from 738 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2009 cars)
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (95% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (24 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (19 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 6.4% fail on Springs
      • 6.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.6% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Direction indicators (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Flashing type (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Position lamps (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.54% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.41% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.68% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.81% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
        • 0.14% fail on Pivot
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.54% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.41% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.41% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.14% fail on Servos
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.0% fail on Joints
      • 0.27% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.27% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Other passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.81% fail on Seats (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Driver's seat (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.54% fail on Chassis (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Chassis condition (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Spare wheel (35 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.14% fail on Carrier
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Panel
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.27% fail on Boot lid (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Boot lid condition (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.14% fail on Towbar
      • 0.14% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Washers (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.54% fail on Spark ignition (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Requirements (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.14% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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