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AE03 ZWK

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,535 mi
Last recorded113,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ZWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2020 113,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear (outer) wheel arch areas corroding

Corrosion to both front and rear (inner) and (outer) sill areas, front chassis rails and (out) rigger post areas e.t.c.

Exhaust system corroding

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear (upper) outer arch (door shut) area corroded

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

Offside rear brake caliper siezed causing poor parking brake results

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 108,524 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 104,440 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

presenter adviced

Fail 1 May 2018 104,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

presenter adviced

Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,934 miles

presenter adviced

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,560 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front ture wall damaged/cut

presenter adviced

Pass 2 May 2014 78,599 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 65,114 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 65,114 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,816 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 37,961 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

presenter adviced

Pass 14 May 2009 21,866 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)

Pass 12 May 2008 20,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,676 miles

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 May 2006 17,565 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)

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 ZWK is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZWK, 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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What year was AE03 ZWK registered?

AE03 ZWK is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is AE03 ZWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 ZWK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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