# AE53LSD — VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN MOT History & Vehicle Check

AE53LSD is a Grey VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN, Diesel (1896cc), first registered 2003-09-01. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for AE53LSD — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | AE53LSD |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | SHARAN |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1896cc |
| First registered | 2003-09-01 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 20
- Passes: 13
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 65%
- Total defects recorded: 29

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-04 14:01:52 | PASSED | 261,348 MI | 2016-09-03 00:00:00 |
| 2015-02-23 14:31:47 | PASSED | 242,438 MI | 2016-03-04 00:00:00 |
| 2014-09-01 14:19:55 | PASSED | 226,905 MI | 2015-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2014-02-13 12:23:46 | PASSED | 207,427 MI | 2015-03-04 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-02 09:25:46 | PASSED | 192,902 MI | 2014-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-05 16:38:52 | PASSED | 176,053 MI | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 |
| 2013-02-06 09:26:29 | FAILED | 176,010 MI | — |
| 2012-09-03 17:57:06 | FAILED | 173,556 MI | — |
| 2012-09-03 17:57:06 | PASSED | 173,556 MI | 2013-09-02 00:00:00 |
| 2011-07-26 12:59:39 | PASSED | 158,555 MI | 2012-07-27 00:00:00 |
| 2011-07-26 12:26:07 | FAILED | 158,549 MI | — |
| 2010-07-27 15:29:22 | PASSED | 141,014 MI | 2011-07-27 00:00:00 |
| 2010-07-27 11:34:59 | FAILED | 141,014 MI | — |
| 2009-07-27 17:35:29 | PASSED | 122,727 MI | 2010-07-27 00:00:00 |
| 2009-07-24 15:58:02 | FAILED | 122,642 MI | — |
| 2008-07-22 15:30:32 | PASSED | 75,079 MI | 2009-07-27 00:00:00 |
| 2008-07-22 14:25:16 | FAILED | 75,079 MI | — |
| 2007-07-24 15:57:09 | PASSED | 41,666 MI | 2008-07-27 00:00:00 |
| 2006-07-28 17:11:21 | PASSED | 41,475 MI | 2007-07-27 00:00:00 |
| 2006-07-26 07:28:21 | FAILED | 41,475 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2015-02-23 14:31:47 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2013-02-06 09:26:29 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

**2012-09-03 17:57:06 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- PRS: Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- PRS: Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2012-09-03 17:57:06 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

**2011-07-26 12:26:07 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

**2010-07-27 11:34:59 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- USER ENTERED: slight mishape and sidewall damage n/s/front also rear tyres wearing low

**2009-07-24 15:58:02 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

**2008-07-22 14:25:16 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

**2006-07-26 07:28:21 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for AE53LSD is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/AE53LSD. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.