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AE03 ZWN

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

156,823 mi
Last recorded156,823 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 156,823 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 156,821 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 155,057 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 155,054 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corrodede (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose and centre (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 151,067 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 151,067 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and inner both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 147,642 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both upper tops (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 147,636 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both upper tops (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 145,375 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 142,705 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 142,705 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush on (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush on (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 142,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 135,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 130,168 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 130,167 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 124,257 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 123,894 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 118,933 miles

195/50/16 tyres on front 195/60/160van tyres on rear

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

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

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

offside inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 4 May 2011 118,933 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

195/50/16 tyres on front 195/60/160van tyres on rear

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 3 May 2010 86,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,986 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,953 miles

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)

front and rear brake discs and pads near service limit .

n/s/f inner c/v gator torn .

Fail 21 Apr 2008 53,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

front and rear brake discs and pads near service limit .

n/s/f inner c/v gator torn .

Fail 10 Apr 2007 39,253 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,253 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,761 miles

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

excess smoke from aux. heater when cold

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 ZWN is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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