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AE03 ZXF

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,148 mi
Last recorded168,148 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ZXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 168,148 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 160,472 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 132,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,466 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 118,326 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 104,789 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,418 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,102 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,111 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall beading but no canvas showing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,125 miles

front brake discs scored on inner faces

Pass 4 Jul 2009 59,142 miles

Sidewall damage in two spots on offside front tyre, no cords exposed.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,327 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,373 miles

Advise cut in sidewall, offside front tyre, NO cords showing.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,184 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 ZXF is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE03 ZXF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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