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AD03 SXB

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

191,509 mi
Last recorded191,509 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 191,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Wrong seat fitted (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 166,584 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 166,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 145,304 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 145,304 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 130,584 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 113,847 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2012 113,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,743 miles

advise front brake disks worn and rusted on inner sides

Fail 25 Oct 2011 101,743 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise front brake disks worn and rusted on inner sides

Fail 25 Oct 2010 95,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,129 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,017 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2008 74,134 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

lower front bumper damaged

rear seats missing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,083 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,069 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 38,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 SXB is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SXB, 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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What year was AD03 SXB registered?

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

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