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AE03 ZHX

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ZHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 105,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX/BACK BOX (CORROSION) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 May 2020 105,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX/BACK BOX (CORROSION) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 May 2019 101,651 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 101,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 98,210 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 98,210 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle cover insecure (4.1.D.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 94,268 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 94,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 90,998 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 90,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 87,056 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2014 81,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 81,508 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 75,269 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 75,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 69,883 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2011 62,495 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front discs wearing thin

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 62,495 miles

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

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

front discs wearing thin

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 55,224 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 55,224 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 47,234 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 47,234 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 40,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 32,188 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 32,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 25,042 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 ZHX is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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