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AE03 ZHW

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,777 mi
Last recorded115,777 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ZHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 115,777 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 115,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,477 miles

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

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

O/S/R SEAT BELT CATCH COVER BORKEN BUT NOT EFFECT THE LOCKING

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 101,251 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake travel high

Pass 25 Oct 2010 92,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine warning light remains on

nearside front inner c.v gaitor split

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2010 92,626 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine warning light remains on

nearside front inner c.v gaitor split

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

slight cracking to walls of the offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2009 85,401 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 85,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 75,052 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 63,078 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 63,078 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,037 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 ZHW is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is AE03 ZHW safe to buy?

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