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AD52 UVW

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,268 mi
Last recorded199,268 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 199,268 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear /both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear lens cracked/working as intended

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all except o/s ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays/engine cover fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 199,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear /both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear lens cracked/working as intended

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all except o/s ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays/engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 192,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear park brake slow to advance

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

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays/engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 192,719 miles

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear park brake slow to advance

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

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 186,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 186,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 158,286 miles

Compliance test: Plate: 440 Expires 14/03/2014 Seats: 6 Vests and triangle in boot, fire extinguisher in boot.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 158,286 miles

Compliance test: Plate: 440 Expires 14/03/2014 Seats: 6 Vests and triangle in boot, fire extinguisher in boot.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 125,131 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Inside Edge

Fail 6 Mar 2013 125,077 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Tyres Wearing On Inside Edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,664 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 90,588 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

auxillary engine drive belt perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,269 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 74,190 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,667 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,551 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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AD52 UVW 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 64.7%.

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 AD52 UVW, 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 UVW is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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