# AE53LSL — VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN MOT History & Vehicle Check AE53LSL is a Grey VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN, Diesel (1896cc), first registered 2003-09-08. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for AE53LSL — 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 | AE53LSL | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | SHARAN | | Colour | Grey | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1896cc | | First registered | 2003-09-08 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2016-11-10 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 18 - Passes: 10 - Fails: 8 - Pass rate: 55.56% - Total defects recorded: 75 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2015-11-11 13:45:27 | PASSED | 243,642 MI | 2016-11-10 00:00:00 | | 2015-11-11 10:57:04 | FAILED | 233,642 MI | — | | 2014-10-31 16:13:18 | PASSED | 217,889 MI | 2015-10-30 00:00:00 | | 2014-10-30 13:44:36 | FAILED | 217,889 MI | — | | 2013-10-15 14:53:34 | PASSED | 208,308 MI | 2014-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2013-10-09 09:00:56 | FAILED | 208,129 MI | — | | 2012-10-30 12:52:52 | PASSED | 190,472 MI | 2013-10-29 00:00:00 | | 2012-10-24 10:45:46 | FAILED | 189,982 MI | — | | 2011-10-24 14:13:26 | PASSED | 172,805 MI | 2012-10-23 00:00:00 | | 2011-10-19 10:07:40 | FAILED | 172,199 MI | — | | 2010-10-22 12:32:41 | PASSED | 151,626 MI | 2011-10-21 00:00:00 | | 2010-10-13 11:57:46 | FAILED | 150,889 MI | — | | 2009-10-13 12:16:50 | PASSED | 127,009 MI | 2010-10-12 00:00:00 | | 2009-10-05 12:32:13 | FAILED | 126,422 MI | — | | 2008-10-03 10:40:15 | PASSED | 104,579 MI | 2009-10-02 00:00:00 | | 2007-09-28 16:55:12 | PASSED | 86,019 MI | 2008-09-27 00:00:00 | | 2007-09-28 16:55:12 | FAILED | 86,019 MI | — | | 2006-07-19 14:36:46 | PASSED | 68,630 MI | 2007-07-18 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2015-11-11 10:57:04 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) **2014-10-31 16:13:18 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - USER ENTERED: n/s outter sill damaged **2014-10-30 13:44:36 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: n/s outter sill damaged **2013-10-15 14:53:34 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - USER ENTERED: STRONG ADVISE o/s/r tyre legal limit, measured within the centre 3/4 band **2013-10-09 09:00:56 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - USER ENTERED: STRONG ADVISE o/s/r tyre legal limit, measured within the centre 3/4 band **2012-10-30 12:52:52 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) **2012-10-24 10:45:46 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) - FAIL: Offside Inner 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 Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) - FAIL: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) **2011-10-24 14:13:26 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak - USER ENTERED: general corrosion- rear and rear of front to rear steel brake pipes - USER ENTERED: nearside rear seat not present at time of test - USER ENTERED: Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing **2011-10-19 10:07:40 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) - FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) - USER ENTERED: Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing - USER ENTERED: nearside rear seat not present at time of test - USER ENTERED: general corrosion- rear and rear of front to rear steel brake pipes - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2010-10-22 12:32:41 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - USER ENTERED: Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing **2010-10-13 11:57:46 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) - FAIL: Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) - FAIL: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) - FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b) - USER ENTERED: Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing **2009-10-13 12:16:50 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) **2009-10-05 12:32:13 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) - FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) - FAIL: Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) **2008-10-03 10:40:15 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - USER ENTERED: both front drive shaft inner c/v gaiters are split **2007-09-28 16:55:12 (FAILED)** - PRS: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for AE53LSL is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/AE53LSL. 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. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.