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AE03 WOR

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

207,525 mi
Last recorded207,525 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 WOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 207,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 192,210 miles

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

front tyres worn close to limits on edges

n/s/f door corroded on bottom

Fail 2 Jun 2014 192,167 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front tyres worn close to limits on edges

lower engine cover loose

n/s/f door corroded on bottom

Pass 3 Dec 2013 186,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Nov 2013 186,067 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside 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 is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant bottle insecure

Pass 20 May 2013 177,724 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber staring to ware through

Fail 13 May 2013 177,377 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber staring to ware through

nearside front inner cv boot clip insecure cv boot still covering and secure to joint

Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,599 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 172,475 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 164,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 157,291 miles

1 bolt missing from belly pan

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2011 149,745 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front cv boots loosing grease

Pass 21 May 2010 131,816 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 131,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 118,865 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 118,750 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 98,881 miles

Brake warning light on

Fail 7 Jun 2007 77,640 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front inner cv boot split also play in inner joint

Pass 7 Jun 2007 77,640 miles

nearside front inner cv boot split also play in inner joint

Pass 12 Jun 2006 57,984 miles

slight ware on both front discs

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 WOR is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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