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AE03 ZHP

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,272 mi
Last recorded128,272 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 128,272 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 118,928 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 118,928 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken off at rear (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 117,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 107,673 miles

A/C pipe broken

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front topshock mount noisy

offside front topshock mount noisy

Pass 17 May 2013 90,565 miles

A/C pipe broken

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2013 90,565 miles

A/C pipe broken

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 81,133 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 81,130 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,870 miles

both front brake discs lipped and pitted around edge

both rear tyres cracked and perished

near side rear tyre nail in shoulder (unrepairable)

off side front lower rear bush split from bonding

Fail 16 Jun 2011 66,869 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs lipped and pitted around edge

both rear tyres cracked and perished

near side rear tyre nail in shoulder (unrepairable)

off side front lower rear bush split from bonding

Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,672 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,372 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 49,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 30,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,059 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 23,059 miles

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

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

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 ZHP is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 ZHP, 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 ZHP is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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