MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,744 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
oil leak
underside showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
oil leak
underside showing some signs of corrosion
Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
oil leak
underside showing some signs of corrosion
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi' hose....perished.... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear handbrake effort is low....
Rear handbrake effort only just met MOT requirements....
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section holed near metal support.... (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside dip beam, No image.... (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside deteriorated.... (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded VERY corroded.... (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi' hose....perished.... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear handbrake effort is low....
Rear handbrake effort only just met MOT requirements....
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed next to rear subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in rear d bushes
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r tyre worn on edges
o/s/f tyre worn near limit
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r tyre worn on edges
o/s/f tyre worn near limit
slight play in rear d bushes
brake warning light on
front brake hoses perished
rear seats not fitted...belts not tested
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
brake warning light on
front brake hoses perished
rear seats not fitted...belts not tested
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
all 4 D-bushes at rear have some play
slight lift in top strut mounts
slight restrictive movement to nearside rear brakes
slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AE03 KRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 AE03 KRV, 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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AE03 KRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 7 March 2003.
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