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AE17 XDC

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,853 mi
Last recorded78,853 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 XDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 78,853 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 78,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 74,093 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,941 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,881 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or undertrays,unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

Fail 6 Mar 2020 38,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or undertrays,unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

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 XDC is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE17 XDC registered?

AE17 XDC is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is AE17 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 XDC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE17 XDC have outstanding finance?

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