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YY03 VKS

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,739 mi
Last recorded170,739 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 170,739 miles

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

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension bushes perished but not resulting in any play

underbody badly corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 170,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all suspension bushes perished but not resulting in any play

underbody badly corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 165,601 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front tyre thread worn on edges

nearside rear caliper pivot stiff to operate

nearside rear pads worn and brake slightly binding

Fail 14 May 2014 165,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside front tyre thread worn on edges

nearside rear caliper pivot stiff to operate

nearside rear pads worn and brake slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2013 158,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 158,143 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 152,072 miles

Both front tyre depths low

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake disc worn

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

Fail 14 May 2012 152,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyre depths low

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake disc worn

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

Pass 9 May 2011 144,695 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag warning light on dash

all rear seats removed at time off test

nearside inner drive boot split

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 9 May 2011 144,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag warning light on dash

all rear seats removed at time off test

nearside inner drive boot split

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Apr 2010 137,388 miles

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

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

all rear seats removed at time off test .

Fail 23 Apr 2010 137,388 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all rear seats removed at time off test .

nearside front tyre pressure low .

Pass 19 May 2009 129,764 miles

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

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

rear seats removed at time off test .

Fail 18 May 2009 129,764 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front inner boot split .driveshaft .

offside front inner drive shaft joint small play .

rear seats removed at time off test .

Pass 13 Jun 2007 108,318 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 89,664 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 VKS is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YY03 VKS, 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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YY03 VKS is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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