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AE03 ZFD

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,683 mi
Last recorded122,683 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ZFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 122,683 miles

Nearside Front coolant leak

Nearside Front jacking point area heavily corroded

dipstick tube broken and venting

rear chassis areas corroded

rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2019 122,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front coolant leak

Nearside Front jacking point area heavily corroded

dipstick tube broken and venting

rear chassis areas corroded

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,338 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant weep , radiator area

Fail 30 Jul 2018 117,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant weep , radiator area

Pass 26 Jul 2017 112,304 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,308 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 103,039 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,528 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 98,528 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,745 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 93,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,893 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,069 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,787 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front inner cv joint worn

power steerin slightly rough when turned

Fail 31 Oct 2008 67,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front inner cv joint worn

power steerin slightly rough when turned

Pass 26 May 2007 48,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 35,181 miles

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

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)

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

middle & rear seats incorrectly positioned

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 ZFD is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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