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AF03 CKJ

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,458 mi
Last recorded124,458 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 CKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 124,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on the outside edge of the Tyre's tread

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 124,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on the outside edge of the Tyre's tread

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 120,479 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a surface cut on the outside side wall

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 120,477 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a surface cut on the outside side wall

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 116,870 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 116,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 112,639 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,803 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 106,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,538 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,551 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 95,376 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 95,376 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 89,606 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 81,427 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 77,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,824 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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AF03 CKJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 CKJ, 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 AF03 CKJ registered?

AF03 CKJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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