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AJ17 VDE

2017 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,843 mi
Last recorded139,843 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Sharan59,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 VDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 139,843 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2026 138,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 126,069 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 111,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 96,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 85,938 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,401 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,758 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,288 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 50,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,358 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 34,620 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,836 miles
Pass 9 Jul 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 VDE is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

AJ17 VDE is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is AJ17 VDE safe to buy?

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