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A940 JOY

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,684 mi
Last recorded135,684 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA940 JOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 135,684 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 121,917 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 121,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,992 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 110,992 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 100,003 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,737 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 97,736 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 91,682 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 91,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,485 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,308 miles

near-side front side light showing slightly different intensity fron off-side.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,651 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,739 miles

Near-side and off-side front door windows tinted.

Near-side and off-side front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges.

Windscreen stone-chipped.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?

Based on 1,070,633 MOT tests across 83,957 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
9,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
83,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,436
position lamp(s) not working 30,096
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,789
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 21,026
Stop lamp not working 20,203
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A940 JOY is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 102,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Sharan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A940 JOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Sharan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A940 JOY registered?

A940 JOY is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is A940 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A940 JOY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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