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AE03 WMP

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,200 mi
Last recorded130,200 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 WMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 130,200 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 109,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

anty-slip slightly worn

cu on the n/s/f tyre

fule filter not scured

plastic cover missing on the n/s/middel section seat belt locking mechinsim

unable to see brake fluid level

Fail 12 Nov 2009 109,362 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

anty-slip slightly worn

cu on the n/s/f tyre

fule filter not scured

plastic cover missing on the n/s/middel section seat belt locking mechinsim

unable to see brake fluid level

Fail 16 May 2009 88,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 88,327 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 79,105 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 191,933 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 191,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 171,672 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar bush worn badly

Fail 9 Oct 2007 171,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear anti roll bar bush worn badly

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2006 140,870 miles

both inner cv boots split

front pads getting low

front top strut mounts worn

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 WMP is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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