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GL53GVJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GL53GVJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model SHARAN
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
8 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 198,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured excessively corroded/incomplete (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed open cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, under the bonnet, beneath engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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
- Brake performance not tested due to nearside rear brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front sill excessive corrosion but not within a prescribed area
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front floor corroded, not excessive
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Road wheel slightly distorted nearside rear and both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 186,716 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2019 24 Jun 202611 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 173,216 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2018 24 Jun 202611 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 173,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 158,744 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017 24 Jun 202613 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 158,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassia arm (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 158,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe(s) (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Play inner rack joint(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)
- General body and suspension component(s) slightly corroded
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 149,595 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
24 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,552 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
15 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,867 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 115,941 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 115,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,452 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2012 24 Jun 202629 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 109,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
8 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,324 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 79,471 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202623 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,180 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2009 24 Jun 202623 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 62,180 MI
24 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,976 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2007 24 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 41,976 MI
24 Jun 20268 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 41,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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GL53GVJ was registered on 2003-12-16
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