Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2014
75.2% pass rate
from 3,046 tests in 2021
(9.3% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (63% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.066% fail on Size/type
  • 7.1% fail on Suspension (51% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Suspension arm (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Springs (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Coil springs (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Coil spring (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.033% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.033% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.76% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.53% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.20% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.033% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.36% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.033% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.033% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.033% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.033% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.098% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.098% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.033% fail on Switch
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Emission control equipment (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.033% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.033% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.89% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on View to rear
      • 0.033% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.62% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.033% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic parking brake (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.033% fail on Leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.033% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.033% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.43% fail on Transmission
      • 0.43% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.43% fail on Joints
        • 0.033% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Engine mounting condition (22 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Seats
      • 0.098% fail on Driver's seat (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.033% fail on Pipe
    • 0.033% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.033% fail on Body
      • 0.033% fail on Body condition
    • 0.033% fail on Undertray
  • 0.49% fail on Steering
    • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Electronic power steering (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Power steering
      • 0.033% fail on Operation
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.098% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.066% fail on Condition
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
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