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AD03 TRX

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,988 mi
Last recorded172,988 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 TRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 172,988 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 172,988 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 166,530 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 163,293 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 161,242 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 160,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 158,796 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 155,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2011 152,093 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front driveshafts, inner cv boots split

x2 offside centre row of seats in incorrect positions

Fail 17 Nov 2011 152,093 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front driveshafts, inner cv boots split

x2 offside centre row of seats in incorrect positions

Pass 14 Jan 2011 145,000 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 133,076 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

N/S door mirror slightly damaged.

Slight lift in n/s and o/s suspension strut top mounting.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 133,076 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

N/S door mirror slightly damaged.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight lift in n/s and o/s suspension strut top mounting.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 108,043 miles

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 6 Nov 2007 86,050 miles

Centre seat at row 2 - o/s seat row 3 not fitted/inspected

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear o/s brake pad wear indicator disconnected

Fail 5 Nov 2007 85,995 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Both front tyres wearing/worn on inner shoulder

Centre seat at row 2 - o/s seat row 3 not fitted/inspected

Front n/s position lamp dull

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear o/s brake pad wear indicator disconnected

Pass 31 Oct 2006 60,546 miles

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

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 TRX is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD03 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

AD03 TRX is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is AD03 TRX safe to buy?

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