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YY03 AZR

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,250 mi
Last recorded166,250 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 AZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 166,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 166,250 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to caliper leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 NS/x1 OS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 NS/ x1 OS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 157,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight on Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body chassis covered in thick underseal

Pass 28 Feb 2018 149,445 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

thick underseal

Fail 23 Feb 2018 149,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

thick underseal

Pass 6 Feb 2017 139,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 139,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 129,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 128,675 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 118,266 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 108,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 108,941 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 90,659 miles

aux belt cracking

bottom arms bushes cracking

n/s/f tyre wall cut(not to cords)

o/s and n/s centre seat, seat belts fluffing

rear discs corroded

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 14 Jan 2012 90,659 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

aux belt cracking

bottom arms bushes cracking

n/s/f tyre wall cut(not to cords)

o/s and n/s centre seat, seat belts fluffing

rear discs corroded

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 6 Jan 2011 82,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 71,867 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,593 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 36,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,009 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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YY03 AZR is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY03 AZR, 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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What year was YY03 AZR registered?

YY03 AZR is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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