2003 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9L Diesel · AP53 AHN
2003 Volkswagen Sharan (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 136,390 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AP53 AHN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/02/2024
- 136,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AP53 AHN Mileage History
- 25/06/2022118,454 mi
- 27/02/2024136,390 mi+17,936 mi
Average of roughly 10,699 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
AP53 AHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Sharan (AP53 AHN) between June 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (b))”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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