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AE03 WUJ

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,297 mi
Last recorded112,297 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 112,297 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 112,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 109,846 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,926 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 101,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 97,359 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 97,356 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,242 miles

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Pass 29 Jan 2011 78,069 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 71,621 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 62,751 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 62,751 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,457 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 51,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side rear tyre worn from edge

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,621 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 WUJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WUJ, 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 WUJ registered?

AE03 WUJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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