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YY03 WVG

2003 Volkswagen Sharan

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

208,608 mi
Last recorded208,608 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Sharan102,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 WVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 208,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower sill is corroded and holed

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 208,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement arm is seized (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower sill is corroded and holed

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 188,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 178,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 167,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 153,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 139,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 123,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 107,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,020 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 83,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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 WVG 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 91.7%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG is a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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