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AE53 LUR

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,506 mi
Last recorded208,506 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 208,506 miles

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

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 Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 189,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 164,592 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 145,740 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 146,560 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear brakes cleaned and greased

Pass 15 Aug 2012 140,628 miles

Bind on n/s/f brake

Damage to rubber boot on n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 15 Aug 2012 140,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Bind on n/s/f brake

Damage to rubber boot on n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 25 Aug 2011 130,532 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 123,513 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE

OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT INNER GAITER SPLIT / LOOSING GREASE

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR DAMAGED

OIL LEVEL LOW / TOPPED UP

SLIGHT TWISTING ON TRACK ROD ENDS

STEERING FEELING SLIGHTLY KNOTCHY ON LEFT / RIGHT TURNS / SQUEELS / POSS BELT OR P.A.S PUMP ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION / ROAD TEST / RECTIFY ????????

Fail 31 Aug 2010 123,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES / ENCROACHING ONTO BRAKING SURFACE / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE DISCS / PADS / VENTED

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES / STARTING TO LOOSE TREAD PATTERN STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.195 / 60 / 16 H

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE

OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT INNER GAITER SPLIT / LOOSING GREASE

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR DAMAGED

OIL LEVEL LOW / TOPPED UP

SLIGHT TWISTING ON TRACK ROD ENDS

STEERING FEELING SLIGHTLY KNOTCHY ON LEFT / RIGHT TURNS / SQUEELS / POSS BELT OR P.A.S PUMP ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION / ROAD TEST / RECTIFY ????????

Pass 28 Aug 2009 114,044 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 100,308 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 95,485 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

upper and lower engine covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2006 80,379 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 80,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear 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 LUR 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 66.7%.

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 LUR, 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 LUR is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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