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AE53 LUW

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,963 mi
Last recorded194,963 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 194,963 miles

both number plates dirty/deteriorated but not likely to be misread

brake pipes front and front to rears slightly corroded/surface rust

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs scored/pitted

front jacking points slightly distorted but not excessively

offside front ball joint lower slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2016 186,170 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 186,169 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 175,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 164,277 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 164,277 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 152,176 miles

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

advise all round brake pipes coated with greese

Fail 26 Mar 2013 152,176 miles

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

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

advise all round brake pipes coated with greese

Pass 2 Mar 2012 133,513 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Fail 29 Feb 2012 133,513 miles

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)

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

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

Front discs and pads worn

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 131,750 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 131,739 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 125,696 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 125,696 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 121,019 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 110,479 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 92,208 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 80,696 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 80,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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 LUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LUW, 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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What year was AE53 LUW registered?

AE53 LUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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