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AE03 ZKH

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

220,525 mi
Last recorded220,525 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ZKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 220,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 215,846 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Mar 2018 215,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s n/s inner (2.5.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Mar 2017 209,260 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded os /ns (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 205,805 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/S N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated O/S N/S (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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Pass 2 Mar 2015 201,808 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 196,870 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 196,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,880 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 191,952 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 162,152 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 149,000 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 135,389 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 106,920 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 77,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,678 miles

offside front top suspension bush has slight play

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 ZKH is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZKH, 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 ZKH is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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