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AE03 YLT

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,015 mi
Last recorded181,015 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 181,015 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 168,526 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

o/s rear caliper possible leak

Fail 1 May 2019 168,526 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s rear caliper possible leak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 150,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 129,779 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 129,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 110,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,192 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 104,539 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 104,539 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 100,260 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 100,240 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,113 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 90,147 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 90,147 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,965 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 70,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 60,468 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 50,858 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 41,049 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 YLT is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLT, 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 YLT is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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