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AE53 LTF

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,521 mi
Last recorded130,521 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 130,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,951 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

both sides inner & outer sills covered heavily with sealant

underbody has surface rust

Fail 20 Jul 2017 117,948 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

underbody has surface rust

Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 111,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 103,094 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 94,517 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 94,517 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 94,102 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air bag illuminated on dashboard.system fault.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,855 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,126 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,514 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,508 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,571 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 LTF is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LTF, 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 LTF is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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