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AE03 ZXL

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,824 mi
Last recorded159,824 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 ZXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 159,824 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 150,325 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 150,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 143,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 143,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,356 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 134,349 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 127,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 127,927 miles

Headlamp aim too high both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 121,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2018 121,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,934 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,515 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 96,651 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 96,651 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 88,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 88,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,937 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 79,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,707 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,647 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,796 miles

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

cat heatshield needs re clipping on

rear seats not fitted could not check seat belts

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,984 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,730 miles

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

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

engine oil on low mark dipstick

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pads look low

Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,248 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,948 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 33,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZXL is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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