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AU17 XTZ

2017 Volkswagen Sharan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

226,958 mi
Last recorded226,958 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Sharan59,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 XTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 226,958 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 225,254 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Both Side inner/outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 198,488 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 193,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 169,079 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 152,944 miles

all tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 21 Mar 2022 152,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2021 137,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,485 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,112 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 97,935 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,602 miles

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 Rear tyre wear inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2019 66,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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 Rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2018 51,561 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,153 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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AU17 XTZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU17 XTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU17 XTZ registered?

AU17 XTZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is AU17 XTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 XTZ shows 16 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.

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