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GF53FOJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GF53FOJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model SHARAN
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 23 May 2027
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
20
Passes
13
Failures
60.61%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
22 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 165,619 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
22 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 165,619 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,574 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,981 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- both front inner wings corroded not affecting structural strength
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- both front inner wings corroded not affecting structural strength
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,487 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,228 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 99,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,342 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,839 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,686 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
10 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,289 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2019 23 Jun 202620 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,141 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2018 23 Jun 202620 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,141 MI
23 Jun 202624 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,606 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017 23 Jun 202625 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,613 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016 23 Jun 20266 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,388 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2014 23 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 46,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
8 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,307 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,242 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2012 23 Jun 202622 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,600 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011 23 Jun 202622 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,450 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 23 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,450 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,808 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2009 23 Jun 202615 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 25,808 MI
23 Jun 202618 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 20,647 MI
23 Jun 202618 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,647 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2008 23 Jun 202621 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 15,695 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,695 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GF53FOJ was registered on 2003-10-16
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