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AE53 LRO

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

212,844 mi
Last recorded212,844 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 212,844 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Offside sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 212,844 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Offside sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 151,314 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)

Pass 13 May 2013 227,389 miles

rear shock covers corroded

slight lift strut tops

slight play track rod end

weak servo action

Pass 3 May 2012 186,178 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 186,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 162,798 miles

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

n/s/f wish bone bush splitting

o/s/r shock absorber cover holed

under body sallon heater loose

Pass 31 May 2011 162,798 miles

n/s/f wish bone bush splitting

o/s/r shock absorber cover holed

under body sallon heater loose

Pass 26 May 2010 130,908 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,661 miles

front and rear tyres differant sizes fronts 205 rears 195

Pass 29 May 2009 85,418 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 85,418 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 76,762 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 76,504 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 76,504 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight coolant leak from n/s/r coolant pipe

Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,912 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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AE53 LRO 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 68.8%.

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

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