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AE17 XGL

2017 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,425 mi
Last recorded78,425 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Transporter58,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 78,425 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 73,107 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 73,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground adblue wiring broken and hanging with bare wires (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 4 Mar 2024 61,894 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight noise from top mounts on steering lock to lock check

tpms amber lamp on

Fail 29 Feb 2024 61,894 miles

Emissions unable to be completed insufficient oil in engine to carry out safely (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side sliding door for rear passenger seat access (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tpms amber lamp on

whirring noise from vehicle when steering operated fluid appears low on inspection and steering has a slight roughness in operation

Pass 8 Mar 2023 54,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 54,276 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended midle seat buckle not working (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 43,592 miles

n/s/f inner wing liner smashed , advise replacement

Fail 22 Feb 2022 43,592 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

n/s/f inner wing liner smashed , advise replacement

Pass 4 Mar 2021 33,345 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 33,345 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 24,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2020 24,031 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays damaged

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 XGL is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

AE17 XGL is a 2017 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is AE17 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 XGL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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