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BL17 SZT

2017 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,939 mi
Last recorded45,939 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Sharan59,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 SZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 45,939 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 42,017 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 35,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 31,239 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 26,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 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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BL17 SZT is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BL17 SZT, 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 BL17 SZT registered?

BL17 SZT is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is BL17 SZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 SZT shows 8 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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