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AE53 LTU

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,157 mi
Last recorded149,157 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 149,157 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 149,157 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 129,574 miles

exhaust corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded-wishbone bushes slightly perished-o/s/r tyre inner edge worn low

x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-n/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 21 Aug 2014 129,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

exhaust corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded-wishbone bushes slightly perished-o/s/r tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 18 Sep 2013

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyres on limit-balljoints ahve slight play-top mounts have slight lift-c.v boots slightly deteriorated-steering rack boots slightly deteriorated-wishbone bushes slightlky deteriorated-brake discs corroded+slightly worn-brake pipes surface rust

Pass 29 Jun 2012 121,393 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 121,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 115,396 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 102,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyers close to limit and edges worn

both front shocker tops have slight play

both front steering arms have slight play

brakepipes covered by substance unable to check properly

exhaust system coroded

front discs coroded + slightly worn

front to rear brkepipes coroded

n/s/f brakepipe to calipper coroded

rear discs slightly scorred + pitted

rear pads wearing low

slight judder at front brakes

Fail 28 Oct 2009 102,280 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyers close to limit and edges worn

both front shocker tops have slight play

both front steering arms have slight play

brakepipes covered by substance unable to check properly

front to rear brkepipes coroded

n/s/f brakepipe to calipper coroded

rear discs slightly scorred + pitted

rear pads wearing low

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2008 94,887 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 79,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,146 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 61,146 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LTU is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE53 LTU, 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 LTU is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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