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AE03 YJW

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,405 mi
Last recorded131,405 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 131,405 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 131,405 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 127,008 miles

Child Seat O/s/r Unable to test seatbelt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear No Seat N/s/r in boot, unable to test seatbelt fully

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 127,003 miles

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

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

Child Seat O/s/r Unable to test seatbelt

Nearside Rear No Seat N/s/r in boot, unable to test seatbelt fully

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 123,364 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2015 123,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 118,313 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 118,313 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 112,113 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 101,596 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 92,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 92,186 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 80,098 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 68,640 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 68,640 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,829 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,136 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Apr 2006 32,753 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 YJW is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

AE03 YJW is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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