Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2010
61.1% pass rate
from 877 tests in 2021
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (83% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.80% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (93% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.80% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators (98% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type (98% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres (36% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Condition (90% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Brakes
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (77% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.80% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.80% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.46% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts (89% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Joints (91% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.34% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Hinge
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.11% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.68% fail on Spark ignition (67% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.11% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.11% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.11% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.91% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
    • 0.57% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
    • 0.23% fail on Condition
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
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