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AE53 HZD

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,666 mi
Last recorded85,666 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 HZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 85,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Corrosion on rear axle, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 82,640 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,699 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 79,699 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 76,240 miles

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

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

both front Tyre's wearing close to limit

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2015 71,027 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,124 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,038 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,587 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,440 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)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,407 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 55,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,818 miles

o/s/r tyre wall perished and tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,878 miles

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

o/s/r tyre out of shape on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,089 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 36,089 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AE53 HZD is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AE53 HZD, 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 AE53 HZD registered?

AE53 HZD is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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