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YT53 MZU

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,001 mi
Last recorded172,001 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 MZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 172,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side egde worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 161,040 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective the box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 161,040 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 152,315 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 152,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail both side. (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 143,030 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust pipe corroded.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 143,030 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling fouling any other part of the vehicle (2.5.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both. (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust pipe corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 136,899 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 127,001 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 126,992 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 116,198 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,479 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,533 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 75,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear row seats not fitted at test

Fail 25 Feb 2010 75,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear row seats not fitted at test

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,501 miles

near side front inner c/v boot split and leaking greece

off side front tyre tread close to 1.6 legall limit

slight embalance in rear brakes

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,560 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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YT53 MZU is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YT53 MZU, 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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YT53 MZU is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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