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AE03 ZWL

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,620 mi
Last recorded134,620 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 134,620 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to inner and outer body sills

Fail 16 May 2018 134,618 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to inner and outer body sills

Pass 17 May 2017 125,249 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

different sized tyres front to backs

slight corrosion to both inner body sills and o/s outer

Fail 16 May 2017 125,246 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlight lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaitor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

different sized tyres front to backs

slight corrosion to both inner body sills and o/s outer

Pass 13 May 2016 119,568 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

macpherson struts have movement in the upper support assemblys

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2016 119,564 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear, rear close to limit (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/f inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

macpherson struts have movement in the upper support assemblys

Pass 19 May 2015 110,173 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

air conditioning pipe broken in engine bay

Fail 13 May 2015 110,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

air conditioning pipe broken in engine bay

Pass 8 May 2014 100,809 miles

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

altenator pully needs attention

rear exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

Fail 1 May 2014 100,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

altenator pully needs attention

rear exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

Pass 1 May 2013 94,553 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 94,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 90,380 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 90,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2011 81,751 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,045 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,212 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,259 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 43,637 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 33,609 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 ZWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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