Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2017

83.9% pass rate

from 3,608 tests in 2021

(23% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

5.6% fail on Tyres (63% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.17% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
3.2% fail on Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 0.42% fail on Washers (57% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Condition of glass (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.028% fail on View to rear
  - 0.028% fail on Mirrors
2.7% fail on Suspension (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.028% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.055% fail on Axles
  - 0.028% fail on Axle
  - 0.028% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.055% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.055% fail on Sub-frames (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes (29 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.028% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.028% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.028% fail on Linkage
- 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.58% fail on Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.53% fail on Side repeaters (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.055% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.47% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.36% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.055% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.055% fail on Horn
- 0.028% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.028% fail on Position lamp
- 0.028% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.028% fail on Switch
2.1% fail on Brakes
- 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.3% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.028% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.30% fail on Brake discs
- 0.44% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.17% fail on Rbt
      - 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.055% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.055% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.028% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.028% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.028% fail on Rbt
      - 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.22% fail on Parking brake control (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Electronic parking brake (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.028% fail on Pedal
- 0.028% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.028% fail on Servos
- 0.028% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.028% fail on Electronic braking system
0.91% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on Spark ignition (87% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.33% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.028% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.083% fail on Requirements (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.055% fail on Condition
  - 0.028% fail on Attachment
0.22% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.17% fail on Attachment
- 0.055% fail on Condition
0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.19% fail on Registration plates
0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.083% fail on Transmission
  - 0.083% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.083% fail on Joints
- 0.055% fail on Body
  - 0.055% fail on Other body component
- 0.028% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.028% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.028% fail on Boot lid condition
0.055% fail on Steering
- 0.055% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.055% fail on Track rod end

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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.