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Volkswagen Sharan

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL03 SMXMOT history

LL03 SMX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Sharan first used on 17 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 206,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2023
Mileage
206,295 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 SMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Sharan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL03 SMX was last recorded at 206,295 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 8,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,730 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8,565 miles
Average per year
9,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 206,295 miles
  • 2022 – 197,730 miles
  • 2021 – 189,426 miles
  • 2020 – 183,920 miles
  • 2019 – 178,745 miles
  • 2018 – 165,312 miles
  • 2017 – 156,707 miles
  • 2016 – 148,296 miles
  • 2015 – 141,781 miles
  • 2014 – 130,505 miles
  • 2013 – 121,482 miles
  • 2012 – 114,476 miles
  • 2011 – 108,571 miles
  • 2010 – 98,394 miles
  • 2009 – 90,572 miles
  • 2008 – 82,351 miles
  • 2007 – 64,907 miles
  • 2006 – 48,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail206,295 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Some rust in brake pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Some rust in brake pipes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail206,295 miles (+8,565)1 dangerous7 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,295 miles
    Test number
    361731949269
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass197,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    197,730 miles
    Test number
    406440795915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail197,730 miles (+8,304)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,730 miles
    Test number
    393454728487
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass189,426 miles (+5,506)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    189,426 miles
    Test number
    764211396683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass183,920 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,920 miles
    Test number
    263688337136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail183,837 miles (+5,092)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,837 miles
    Test number
    892305115026
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass178,745 miles (+13,433)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,745 miles
    Test number
    575457147551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,312 miles (+8,605)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    165,312 miles
    Test number
    211686283872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,707 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,707 miles
    Test number
    896706545699
    • AdvisorySome rust in brake pipes

  10. Fail156,656 miles (+8,360)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,656 miles
    Test number
    328599216100
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySome rust in brake pipes

  11. Pass148,296 miles (+6,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    148,296 miles
    Test number
    951496828363
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted. some rust in underbody
    • AdvisorySome rust in brake pipes

  12. Pass141,781 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,781 miles
    Test number
    796075266521
    • AdvisorySome rust in brake pipes.

  13. Fail141,669 miles (+11,164)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,669 miles
    Test number
    696322540885
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySome rust in brake pipes.

  14. Pass130,505 miles (+9,023)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    130,505 miles
    Test number
    665622204333
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSome rear brake imbalance.

  15. Pass121,482 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    121,482 miles
    Test number
    399928083276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,476 miles (+5,905)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    114,476 miles
    Test number
    328020992278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass108,571 miles (+10,177)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    108,571 miles
    Test number
    658238081218
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass98,394 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    98,394 miles
    Test number
    881248260227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,908 miles (+7,336)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,908 miles
    Test number
    890337640240
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass90,572 miles (+101)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    90,572 miles
    Test number
    100110899274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail90,471 miles (+8,120)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,471 miles
    Test number
    324683589273
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass82,351 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,351 miles
    Test number
    371539188487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,874 miles (+13,967)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,874 miles
    Test number
    153403218205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured.

  24. Pass64,907 miles (+16,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,907 miles
    Test number
    772075407278
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass48,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    713272306274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 SMX

Does LL03 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 SMX expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 SMX?
The MOT on LL03 SMX expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 SMX done?
LL03 SMX was recorded at 206,295 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 9,123 miles a year.
Has LL03 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 SMX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LL03 SMX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 SMX find?
LL03 SMX failed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; front windscreen washer not working, and 16 more.

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