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AE03 SNF

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,993 mi
Last recorded139,993 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 SNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 139,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper u/s

Fail 27 Jun 2017 139,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper u/s

Pass 6 Jul 2016 133,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 6 Jul 2016 133,289 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 2 Jun 2015 125,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,207 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coolant low

n/s/rear tyre perishing & nail in tread

Fail 3 Jun 2014 118,207 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant low

n/s/rear tyre perishing & nail in tread

Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,560 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 88,952 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 80,582 miles

Front number plate damaged nopt likely to be misread

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

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

Rear number plate begining to delaminate

Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,582 miles

Front number plate damaged nopt likely to be misread

Rear number plate begining to delaminate

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,179 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 62,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,298 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 43,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,211 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 SNF is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AE03 SNF, 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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What year was AE03 SNF registered?

AE03 SNF is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AE03 SNF safe to buy?

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