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AE03 YJX

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,111 mi
Last recorded157,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 157,111 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under cover fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2021 154,600 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 151,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 148,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 141,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 127,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 127,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 117,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,485 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 108,038 miles

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

aircon pipe fractured

Pass 31 May 2013 101,918 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 93,094 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine noisy

nearside inner driveshaft boot deteriorating

offside inner driveshaft boot deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,094 miles

engine noisy

nearside inner driveshaft boot deteriorating

offside inner driveshaft boot deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,928 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 77,926 miles

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

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

offside & nearside inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,204 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil level low recommend attention

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs seem worn recommend further inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2010 67,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Oil level low recommend attention

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs seem worn recommend further inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,705 miles

Engine oil level low, recommend attention.

Rear tyres, wearing uneven, on edges, 2mm, limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,667 miles

Front registration plate cracked, recommend replace.

Keep check on tyre wear, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,185 miles

Front registration plate damaged, recommend replace.

Keep check on rear tyre wear, signs of wearing on edgwes.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 45,039 miles

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

Front brake pads seem low, recommend inspection.

Front registration plate damaged, recommend replace.

Keep check on rear tyres, signs of wearing on edges.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 34,982 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 YJX is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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