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YU03 VBE

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,086 mi
Last recorded166,086 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 VBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 166,086 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 166,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 159,012 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 159,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 148,376 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside steering rack gaiter perished

both front tyres damage in tread

corrosion to offside front jacking point hole just outside 30cm mounting put area

tempory repair n/s headlight low mounting

Fail 30 Sep 2017 148,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail x2 to mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Offside steering rack gaiter perished

both front tyres damage in tread

corrosion to offside front jacking point hole just outside 30cm mounting put area

Pass 4 Oct 2016 142,588 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 142,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 135,597 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 135,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 130,325 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

body damage

near side rear lence damaged

spear wheel fitted to vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2014 130,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

body damage

near side rear lence damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2013 119,437 miles

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

Headlamp levelling switch loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear laqmp cluster lens damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 109,668 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 106,285 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 58,919 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 58,918 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 49,713 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,372 miles

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

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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YU03 VBE is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YU03 VBE, 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 YU03 VBE registered?

YU03 VBE is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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