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AF03 CKU

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,605 mi
Last recorded119,605 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 119,605 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 119,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,673 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 113,673 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,304 miles

Corrosion on o/s front box section

Corrosion on outer sills o/s & n/s

Play in rear anti roll bar bushes inner & outer o/s & n/s

Fail 13 Mar 2017 105,304 miles

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

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

Corrosion on o/s front box section

Corrosion on outer sills o/s & n/s

Play in rear anti roll bar bushes inner & outer o/s & n/s

Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,592 miles

N/s and o/s rear shockers starting to leak

O/s and n/s front wishbone bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,338 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Corrosion on o/s front chassis rail.

Handbrake lever on n/s rear brake caliper not against stop.

Outer c/v boot at o/s weeping grease.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,980 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,186 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,707 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.

Dust covers perishing/cracking on front anti roll bar link rods o/s & n/s.

Inner c/v boot at n/s perishing/cracking.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,307 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 55,307 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,757 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine has missfire

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,069 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 38,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,098 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 31,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 24,244 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 CKU is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AF03 CKU, 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 CKU registered?

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

Is AF03 CKU safe to buy?

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