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Volkswagen Sharan

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS53 SVKMOT history

LS53 SVK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Sharan first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2023
Mileage
121,265 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 SVK
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
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 SVK was last recorded at 121,265 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 2,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,728 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,537 miles
Average per year
6,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,265 miles
  • 2021 – 118,728 miles
  • 2020 – 117,932 miles
  • 2019 – 114,575 miles
  • 2018 – 110,325 miles
  • 2017 – 105,644 miles
  • 2016 – 99,736 miles
  • 2015 – 95,387 miles
  • 2014 – 90,555 miles
  • 2013 – 85,569 miles
  • 2012 – 77,454 miles
  • 2011 – 68,570 miles
  • 2010 – 59,552 miles
  • 2009 – 51,170 miles
  • 2008 – 40,723 miles
  • 2007 – 31,806 miles
  • 2006 – 21,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,265 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDriver door slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryExhaust is bit sooty car needs good run
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,265 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,265 miles
    Test number
    675231614652
    • AdvisoryDriver door slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust is bit sooty car needs good run
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail121,265 miles (+2,537)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,265 miles
    Test number
    968270894568
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver door slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust is bit sooty car needs good run
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass118,728 miles (+796)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,728 miles
    Test number
    340228559318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper macpherson top mounting had slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass117,932 miles (+3,357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,932 miles
    Test number
    191769845817
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front macpherson top mounting has slight movement

  5. Pass114,575 miles (+4,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,575 miles
    Test number
    348825457594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass110,325 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,325 miles
    Test number
    594761982557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail110,325 miles (+4,681)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,325 miles
    Test number
    933119139333
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    884181701495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,644 miles (+5,908)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,644 miles
    Test number
    448518482002
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

  10. Pass99,736 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,736 miles
    Test number
    783203756887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,387 miles (+4,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,387 miles
    Test number
    404326021828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a small bulge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass90,555 miles (+4,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,555 miles
    Test number
    307120844252
    • 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)

  13. Pass85,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,569 miles
    Test number
    536048143277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,569 miles (+8,115)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,569 miles
    Test number
    729808743248
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass77,454 miles (+8,884)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,454 miles
    Test number
    305630352490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass68,570 miles (+9,018)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,570 miles
    Test number
    456414441241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,552 miles (+344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,552 miles
    Test number
    640252000335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail59,208 miles (+8,038)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,208 miles
    Test number
    594727370259
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    430432609382
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail51,170 miles (+10,447)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,170 miles
    Test number
    390401209314
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSpare wheel is insecure

  21. Pass40,723 miles (+8,917)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,723 miles
    Test number
    814560118389
    • DangerousStainage arond auxillary heater possible fuel leakbut unable to tell at time of test.
    • NoteCentre middle seat belt not checked, seat not fitted at time of test.

  22. Pass31,806 miles (+10,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,806 miles
    Test number
    401431637403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass21,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    21,175 miles
    Test number
    504865736316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,173 miles1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,173 miles
    Test number
    224035836313
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LS53 SVK

Does LS53 SVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 SVK expired on 11 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 SVK?
The MOT on LS53 SVK expired on 11 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 SVK done?
LS53 SVK was recorded at 121,265 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 6,320 miles a year.
Has LS53 SVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 SVK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS53 SVK 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 LS53 SVK find?
LS53 SVK passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: driver door slightly damaged; exhaust is bit sooty car needs good run; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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