Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2015

78.4% pass rate

from 3,363 tests in 2021

(13% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

6.8% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Suspension arms (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (43 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.030% fail on Linkage
  - 0.030% fail on Ball joint
- 0.36% fail on Springs (78% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Coil springs (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.36% fail on Coil spring (78% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.089% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.089% fail on Sub-frames (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
6.5% fail on Tyres (51% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Condition (82% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.089% fail on Size/type
4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.089% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.92% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.68% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.059% fail on All direction indicators (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.089% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.059% fail on Position lamp
  - 0.030% fail on Switch
- 0.089% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.059% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.030% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.030% fail on Horn
3.6% fail on Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 0.80% fail on Washers (42% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Condition of glass (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Windscreen (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.059% fail on View to rear
  - 0.030% fail on Mirrors
  - 0.030% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.030% fail on Driver's view
2.4% fail on Brakes (31% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.3% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.030% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.48% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.030% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.030% fail on Cable
    - 0.030% fail on Lever
- 0.74% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.33% fail on Rbt
      - 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.089% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.089% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.089% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.030% fail on Rbt
      - 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.15% fail on Electronic parking brake (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.089% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.059% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.030% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.030% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.030% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.030% fail on Hand lever
- 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.030% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Compression ignition (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.030% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
    - 0.030% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.71% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.089% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.59% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.30% fail on Transmission
  - 0.30% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.30% fail on Joints
- 0.089% fail on Integral vehicle structure (49 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.089% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (71 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Doors
  - 0.089% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.089% fail on Door condition
- 0.059% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Bumpers
- 0.059% fail on Body
  - 0.030% fail on Mounting fixings
  - 0.030% fail on Panel
- 0.030% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.030% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.18% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.12% fail on Condition
  - 0.030% fail on Attachment
  - 0.030% fail on Requirements
0.36% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.30% fail on Attachment
- 0.059% fail on Condition
0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.21% fail on Registration plates
0.21% fail on Steering
- 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.12% fail on Track rod end
- 0.059% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.059% fail on Steering rack
- 0.030% fail on Steering wheel

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Volkswagen Sharan (2010 - 2021)
Strong yet frugal diesel engines. Clever use of space inside with integrated child seats. Standard DAB. Practical sliding rear side door.