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YV03 YNE

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,633 mi
Last recorded160,633 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 160,633 miles

brake pedal spongy-wipers smearing-engine/gearbox mountings defective

brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly

heatshield insecure-wishbone bushes perished-all coil springs corroded-o/s/f flexi hose deteriated

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriated-x2 front top mounts have slight lift and noisy

rear axle bushes slightly perished-rear anti roll bar corroded-n/s/r tyre inner edge bold

x2 inner cv boots deteriated

x2 rear brake pipes corroded-front and rear brakes slightly juddering

x2 sills distorted-exhaust and mountings corroded-n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 160,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken handbrake cable broken (3.1.5)

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

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

brake pedal spongy-wipers smearing-engine/gearbox mountings defective

brake pipes corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly

heatshield insecure-wishbone bushes perished-all coil springs corroded-o/s/f flexi hose deteriated

o/s/f anti roll bar link boot deteriated-x2 front top mounts have slight lift and noisy

rear axle bushes slightly perished-rear anti roll bar corroded-n/s/r tyre inner edge bold

x2 rear brake pipes corroded-front and rear brakes slightly juddering

x2 sills distorted-exhaust and mountings corroded-n/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2013 147,299 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 147,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 141,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres outer/inner tread slightly bald

Fail 22 Dec 2012 141,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres outer/inner tread slightly bald

Pass 9 Dec 2011 133,751 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 124,760 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 115,744 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 101,129 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 85,903 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 59,518 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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YV03 YNE is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YV03 YNE, 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 YV03 YNE registered?

YV03 YNE is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is YV03 YNE safe to buy?

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