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AE17 MYJ

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,873 mi
Last recorded95,873 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 MYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 95,873 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 95,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 91,999 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,506 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil weep from gearbox sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket bent bot holding cable (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 88,254 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure only one bolt supporting carrier second bolt not holding carrier in situe (6.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Towbar attachment defective tow ball bolt loose and no clip to secure tow pin (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements light switch broken unable to fully operate (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight air leek through cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier not clamped in (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil weep from gearbox sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket bent bot holding cable (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 77,979 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 77,979 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,430 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 63,048 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,625 miles

Offside Front undertray damaged but still attached

Offside Rear caliper damp but not leaking at time of test

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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AE17 MYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 58,230 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE17 MYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE17 MYJ registered?

AE17 MYJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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