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AD52 EGY

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,530 mi
Last recorded159,530 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 159,530 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 154,482 miles

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

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

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

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

aux belt perished

cat corroded

rear seats missing

Fail 29 Feb 2016 154,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

aux belt perished

cat corroded

rear seats missing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 142,147 miles

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

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

Centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2015 142,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre feathered

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre feathered

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 128,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear exhaust corroded minor leak centre

rear seats missing

Fail 5 Mar 2014 128,420 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear exhaust corroded minor leak centre

rear seats missing

Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,495 miles

Both rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

N/S/F brake pad wear sensor wire cut illuminating light on dash

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 108,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

N/S/F brake pad wear sensor wire cut illuminating light on dash

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 93,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf inner cv boot split

rear discs corroded pads 65% worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nsf inner cv boot split

rear discs corroded pads 65% worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 81,125 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 81,125 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 55,018 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,611 miles

front brake discs are corroded on there inside face

rear section of exhaust and exhaust clamp are slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2007 44,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs are corroded on there inside face

rear section of exhaust and exhaust clamp are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AD52 EGY is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AD52 EGY, 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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AD52 EGY is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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