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AE03 ZFF

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

225,953 mi
Last recorded225,953 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 225,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 213,750 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 200,969 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 200,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 177,232 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 164,130 miles

front macphearson strut top mount play n\s\f and o\s\f

Fail 7 May 2019 164,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

front macphearson strut top mount play n\s\f and o\s\f

Pass 11 May 2018 150,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2018 150,303 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure return spring broken (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 137,404 miles

e.m light on dash

Pass 27 Apr 2016 130,559 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 130,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box also mounting bracket broken (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 120,139 miles

Centre exhaust support broken away from exhaust

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Yellow EML light showing up on dash

vehicle is fitted with hubcaps all round

Fail 5 May 2015 120,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust support broken away from exhaust

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Yellow EML light showing up on dash

vehicle is fitted with hubcaps all round

Pass 25 Jan 2014 100,719 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 84,037 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 84,037 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 55,414 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,388 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,641 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,022 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,292 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,649 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 27,648 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZFF is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZFF, 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 ZFF is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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