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YX53 UWL

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,329 mi
Last recorded175,329 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 175,329 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Under-body, Suspension, Sills, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 17 Nov 2018 162,975 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 154,343 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 154,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 154,053 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside jacking points (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2016 144,757 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2016 144,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Towbar component insecure electric socket (6.6.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in it

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2015 136,847 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 136,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 127,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tracking out.

n/s/f tyre bold on inner egde.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 127,756 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tracking out.

n/s/f tyre bold on inner egde.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,546 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Tracking out.

n/s/f wiper worn.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 113,074 miles

Rear discs slight corrosion.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 113,074 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear discs slight corrosion.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 101,978 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 89,629 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,013 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 76,013 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,243 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 51,122 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,121 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres scrubbing on inner edges advise repiacing

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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YX53 UWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX53 UWL, 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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YX53 UWL is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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