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AE03 YEU

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,238 mi
Last recorded99,238 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 99,238 miles

both front top strut mount have lateral movement still within tolerance

n/s/f lower arm (rear bush) starting to split and weak

Fail 6 Jun 2019 99,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH DEPLETED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front top strut mount have lateral movement still within tolerance

n/s/f lower arm (rear bush) starting to split and weak

Pass 21 May 2018 90,969 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 80,578 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,099 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,073 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,102 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 47,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,708 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jul 2012 43,708 miles

Nearside Inner Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 41,066 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise brake warning light on

advise full brake inspection

wipers deterioating

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,066 miles

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

advise brake warning light on

advise full brake inspection

wipers deterioating

Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,384 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

tracking needs resetting

Fail 11 Feb 2009 32,972 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

tracking needs resetting

Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,554 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,798 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 25,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 YEU is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YEU, 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 YEU is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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