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AE03 KRV

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

151,744 mi
Last recorded151,744 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 KRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2022 151,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 150,237 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 150,140 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,206 miles

oil leak

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2020 148,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 144,949 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2019 144,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 141,199 miles

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....

Fail 8 Oct 2018 141,199 miles

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....

Pass 5 Oct 2017 136,864 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 136,853 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,173 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,969 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 122,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 105,981 miles

brake warning light on

front brake hoses perished

rear seats not fitted...belts not tested

Fail 16 Oct 2014 105,981 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,418 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,772 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,334 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,334 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 61,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,515 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,865 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 52,865 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,280 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,763 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,444 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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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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