Volkswagen Sharan MOT Results

Registered in 2018

84.8% pass rate

from 3,377 tests in 2021

(31% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Sharan is unusually good or bad.

7.2% fail on Visibility (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Wipers (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Condition of glass (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Bonnet
- 0.030% fail on View to rear
  - 0.030% fail on Mirrors
3.4% fail on Tyres
- 2.3% fail on Condition
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.030% fail on Size/type
2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.41% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.30% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Rear reflectors (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.15% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.059% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.059% fail on Position lamp
- 0.059% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.030% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.030% fail on Switch
- 0.030% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.030% fail on Horn
1.7% fail on Brakes
- 0.98% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.95% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.95% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.059% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.059% fail on Brake discs
- 0.33% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Electronic parking brake (20 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.24% fail on Rbt
      - 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.059% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.089% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.089% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.030% fail on Rbt
      - 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.059% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.059% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
1.1% fail on Suspension (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Suspension arms (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (19 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Other suspension component (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes (47 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.030% fail on Linkage
- 0.030% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
0.36% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.18% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.18% fail on Condition
- 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.36% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.36% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.12% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.089% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
0.15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.089% fail on Transmission
  - 0.089% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.089% fail on Joints
- 0.059% fail on Doors
  - 0.059% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.059% fail on Door condition
0.059% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.059% fail on Registration plates
0.030% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.030% fail on Attachment

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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.