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AE17 XGK

2017 Volkswagen California

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,258 mi
Last recorded42,258 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen California36,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 XGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCalifornia
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 42,258 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 35,934 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 30,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 28,542 miles

after market wheels fitted very close to body

Pass 7 Feb 2023 24,530 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

aftermarket wheels the tyres very close to body

Pass 17 Feb 2022 21,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 19,015 miles

Emissions to low to provide a reading

Pass 6 Feb 2020 16,385 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen California?

Based on 80,899 MOT tests across 8,815 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
5,205
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
8,815
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 348
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
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AE17 XGK is a 2017 Volkswagen California in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen California models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 36,464 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 California fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 348 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE17 XGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen California typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen California is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE17 XGK registered?

AE17 XGK is a 2017 Volkswagen California, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AE17 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 XGK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE17 XGK have outstanding finance?

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