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AD03 SVE

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

212,699 mi
Last recorded212,699 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 212,699 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 211,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 180,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 180,089 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 152,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Feb 2022 152,802 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 125,072 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 125,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 117,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust to centre pipe corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 107,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,773 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 90,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,071 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,479 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 73,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,398 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 64,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,985 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 56,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,641 miles

nearside and offside front inner driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,931 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,529 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 33,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,850 miles

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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AD03 SVE is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 SVE, 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.

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AD03 SVE is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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