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AD03 TWC

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,579 mi
Last recorded156,579 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 156,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 148,496 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 148,489 miles

Emissions not tested due too exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor too sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working main beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 143,070 miles

BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel COLUMN BUSH SLIGT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 143,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BRAKE PAD LIGHT ON

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel COLUMN BUSH SLIGT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 138,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underneath oil leak + rusted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 133,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 129,230 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bottom outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and nearside front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and nearside rear bottom inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside and nearside front tyre wearing on the outer sides

Fail 8 Apr 2017 129,225 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bottom outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and nearside front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and nearside rear bottom inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside and nearside front tyre wearing on the outer sides

Pass 28 Oct 2014 124,968 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 124,939 miles

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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 118,775 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,423 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 111,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 106,297 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 101,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 94,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 87,326 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 87,326 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 79,653 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 79,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from power stearing rack

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 TWC is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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