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AJ17 XHW

2017 Volkswagen Sharan

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

158,789 mi
Last recorded158,789 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Sharan59,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 XHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 158,789 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 143,362 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 130,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 121,868 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 113,627 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,410 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 103,410 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 93,509 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 83,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 63,277 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 53,632 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 44,802 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 39,226 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,793 miles

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 XHW is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

AJ17 XHW is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is AJ17 XHW safe to buy?

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