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BT17 EPY

2017 Volkswagen Sharan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,207 mi
Last recorded151,207 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Sharan59,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 EPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 151,207 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 12 Feb 2026 151,207 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,319 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))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 127,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 76,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 76,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 33,451 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 33,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 24,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 20,110 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 17,431 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 17,431 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))

Pass 23 Jun 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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BT17 EPY is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BT17 EPY, 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 BT17 EPY registered?

BT17 EPY is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is BT17 EPY safe to buy?

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