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AE03 WUP

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,695 mi
Last recorded133,695 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 133,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 129,731 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 126,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,637 miles

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

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

Offside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 116,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 116,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 110,459 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 110,459 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 106,738 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,738 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 102,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split.

Pass 26 May 2012 97,562 miles

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

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split.

Pass 27 May 2011 93,209 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 86,611 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 76,452 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 63,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,291 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 WUP is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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