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AE03 YDD

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,744 mi
Last recorded103,744 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 YDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 103,744 miles

Offside Rear radius arm corroded

Nearside Rear radius arm corroded

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 95,565 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 94,696 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,344 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,881 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 89,519 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust box surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2018 87,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box surface corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,060 miles

All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded underneath

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut and outer wall deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2016 87,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded underneath

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,827 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,827 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,873 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 83,055 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 83,055 miles

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

Brake Pad Warning Light On

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 79,512 miles

both rear seats missing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,881 miles

cant see brake pads

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,465 miles

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

coolant leak under body pipe for rear heater

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,660 miles

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

advise n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Feb 2009 56,660 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,192 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 51,192 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,344 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,024 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 29,024 miles

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

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

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 YDD is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YDD, 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 YDD is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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