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AE53 LPY

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,488 mi
Last recorded201,488 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 201,488 miles

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

n/s steering arm slight play

Pass 22 Apr 2015 191,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 183,460 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 174,687 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 172,111 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 167,964 miles

Battery insecure

spare tyre different size 2056016

Fail 14 Dec 2010 167,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jun 2010 164,840 miles

Condition of rear number plate

Play in steering rack

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 143,523 miles

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

o/s handbrake performance slighty down

Pass 4 Jul 2008 123,238 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake performance

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2008 100,000 miles

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

Security of battery

Slight Play to both front top strut bush

Wear to nearside front tyre on edges & both rears

Pass 20 Jun 2007 99,608 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 99,608 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,279 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 80,279 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 LPY is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LPY, 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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AE53 LPY is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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