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AE03 WMM

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,651 mi
Last recorded139,651 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 WMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 139,651 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 139,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 126,350 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 126,350 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 123,156 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 123,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 115,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and rear brake discs corroding

near side front inner cv boot split

off side front inner cv boot split

Fail 20 May 2011 115,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and rear brake discs corroding

near side front inner cv boot split

off side front inner cv boot split

Pass 11 May 2010 102,464 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

adv n/s/f in ner cv boot splitt compleatly

adv o/s/f inner cv boot perrished

adv o/s/r tyre low

Fail 11 May 2010 102,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

adv n/s/f in ner cv boot splitt compleatly

adv o/s/f inner cv boot perrished

adv o/s/r tyre low

Pass 24 Apr 2009 91,483 miles

Both front wipers smearing.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 91,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front wipers smearing.

Pass 7 May 2008 78,197 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear number plate water marks

Pass 17 Apr 2007 62,249 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,894 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 46,894 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WMM is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WMM, 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 WMM registered?

AE03 WMM is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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