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AE03 ZRK

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,476 mi
Last recorded152,476 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ZRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 152,476 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 139,574 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 139,569 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 129,121 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 129,121 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 123,103 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 123,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 115,595 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 109,080 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 102,104 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 102,104 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 97,202 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 90,182 miles

nearside rear outer door handle missing

Fail 9 May 2011 90,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside rear outer door handle missing

Pass 19 May 2010 83,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 74,347 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 64,203 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,604 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 52,604 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,630 miles

o/s/r rearmost seatbelt frayed †n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge †o/s/f drop link end worn

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 ZRK is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZRK, 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 ZRK is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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