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AJ17 MVU

2017 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,145 mi
Last recorded130,145 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Sharan59,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 MVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 130,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 107,543 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 107,543 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 77,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 35,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 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 24 Jun 2020 24,654 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 24,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Volkswagen Sharan?

Based on 1,070,633 MOT tests across 83,957 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
9,212
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
83,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,436
position lamp(s) not working 30,096
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,789
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 21,026
Stop lamp not working 20,203
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AJ17 MVU is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan in Black 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 Sharan models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 59,663 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 Sharan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ17 MVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Sharan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Sharan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ17 MVU registered?

AJ17 MVU is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is AJ17 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 MVU 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.

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