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YX03 BCS

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,912 mi
Last recorded130,912 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 BCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 130,912 miles

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

Offside Front Jacking point drain hole corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 27 Jan 2025 123,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs have a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner lower wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front Jacking point drain hole slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2025 123,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs have a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner lower wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front Jacking point drain hole slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 118,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs have a lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 115,051 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 109,189 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure (bumper support) slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2021 105,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,806 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,891 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 90,410 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,070 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,242 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rasty

Fail 15 Dec 2014 84,241 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box rasty

Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,913 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 82,913 miles

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

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

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

rear exahaust bos is damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 70,039 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on edges and worn to legal limit,replace ASAP

nearside front inner driveshaft boot split

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes and fittings

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak around sump

Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,359 miles

front tyres low front pads low

Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,674 miles

1 offside middle seat belt starting to fray 2 forward catalict converter bolts heavily corrded 3 offside rear tyre over half worn 4 nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,711 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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YX03 BCS is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX03 BCS, 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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YX03 BCS is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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