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AE03 ZJX

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,012 mi
Last recorded182,012 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 182,012 miles

weld repairs covered in underseal

Fail 4 Jun 2026 181,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill ans box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 172,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside has slight corrosion in various areas

Pass 13 Jun 2024 158,598 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill by subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jun 2024 158,598 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill by subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2023 144,754 miles

Rear starting to rust under car

Fail 5 Jun 2023 144,754 miles

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

Rear starting to rust under car

Pass 7 Jun 2022 136,643 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 136,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 128,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 123,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 123,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,872 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 102,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer box clamp missing

Fail 31 May 2018 102,820 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer box clamp missing

Pass 14 Jun 2017 96,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 90,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,772 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,998 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 78,998 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 72,571 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 72,571 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,502 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,685 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 46,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,695 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 ZJX is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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