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AF03 CFK

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,846 mi
Last recorded168,846 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 CFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 168,846 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 161,666 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2018 161,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2017 149,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 137,962 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 123,992 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2015 123,794 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2014 108,530 miles

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,271 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,904 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 85,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 83,710 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 76,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,850 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 68,557 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,256 miles

N/S/F TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 44,210 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AF03 CFK is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AF03 CFK, 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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AF03 CFK is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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