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BL17 XRS

2017 Volkswagen Sharan

Gold Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,011 mi
Last recorded146,011 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Sharan59,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 XRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 146,011 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 146,011 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 129,852 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 May 2025 113,286 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 100,098 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 97,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,019 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 86,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,267 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2022 53,359 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 42,310 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 17 Jun 2021 42,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,805 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 37,805 miles

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

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 XRS is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan in Gold with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL17 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

BL17 XRS is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 25 May 2017.

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