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YT53 DVH

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,875 mi
Last recorded162,875 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 DVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 162,875 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 162,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 147,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 May 2014 147,966 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 May 2013 134,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 123,722 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 123,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,056 miles

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

n/s wing mirror cracked

o/s wingmirror cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2010 101,002 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 101,002 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,928 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 74,144 miles

7th seats not fitted!

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,144 miles

7th seats not fitted!

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,225 miles

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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YT53 DVH 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 YT53 DVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT53 DVH registered?

YT53 DVH is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YT53 DVH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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