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AE03 ZRG

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

223,004 mi
Last recorded223,004 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 223,004 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Some corrosion to front brake pipes N/S and O/S either side of flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very small leak from outer cv boot. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Some corrosion to rear silencer casing.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Some corrosion to brake pipes on N/S and O/S suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 223,004 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rusthole to outrigger immediately behind O/S/F wheel (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Some corrosion to front brake pipes N/S and O/S either side of flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very small leak from outer cv boot. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Some corrosion to rear silencer casing.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Some corrosion to brake pipes on N/S and O/S suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 222,948 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S brake pipes from flexi to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Centre silencer corrosion /leaking

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush N/S and O/S lower wishbone rearmost bushes some deterioration/softness to bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Small leak of cv grease from under clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre some inner and outer edge wear

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S brake pipes some corrosion in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 202,650 miles

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

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

all brake hose connections rusty

exhaust system rusty

slight blow front catalyst

Fail 29 Sep 2014 202,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all brake hose connections rusty

exhaust system rusty

slight blow front catalyst

Pass 17 Apr 2014 174,968 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 174,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 157,026 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 144,887 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 144,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin N/S/R

Slight Freeplay O/S Inner Steering Rack Joint

Pass 3 Oct 2012 129,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 115,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 106,541 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack. recomend replacment 2-3000.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 106,529 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack. recomend replacment 2-3000.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 88,416 miles

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Edges.

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,100 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 57,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2009 49,808 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 49,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,864 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 42,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 30,384 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 ZRG is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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