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2003 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
General Information
- Registration FL53NVR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model SHARAN
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 161,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (inner sill ) (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ( inner sill ) (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( inner sill ) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ( inner sill ) (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( inner sill ) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (chassis leg out rigger) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (chassis leg outrigger) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 160,427 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside inner sill corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 160,427 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside inner sill corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,242 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside & Offside (Inner+Outer) sills & chassis legs corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside & Offside tyres starting to crack & perish
- Nearside & Offside rear tyres cracked & perished
- Front exhaust hanger and CAT flange corroded
27 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside & Offside tyres starting to crack & perish
- Nearside & Offside rear tyres cracked & perished
- Nearside & Offside (Inner+Outer) sills & chassis legs corroded
- Front exhaust hanger and CAT flange corroded
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,987 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust hangers + flange before CAT corroded
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
- Nearside & Offside sills + front chassis legs corroded
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)
5 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 150,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside & Offside sills + front chassis legs corroded
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
- Exhaust hangers + flange before CAT corroded
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 145,017 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 145,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,017 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,959 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 115,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,006 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2013 5 Jun 20263 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,223 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
30 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
9 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,158 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2011 5 Jun 20269 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 73,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
13 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,781 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
13 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,781 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
18 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,774 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2009 5 Jun 20268 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,468 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008 5 Jun 20261 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,181 MI
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FL53NVR was registered on 2003-09-26
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