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BW17 UMV

2017 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

266,075 mi
Last recorded266,075 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Sharan59,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 UMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelSharan
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 266,075 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 247,089 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 218,486 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 181,366 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 169,949 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 169,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 156,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 130,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 121,157 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 112,869 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 81,800 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 37,609 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 37,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 18,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 3,243 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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BW17 UMV is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BW17 UMV, 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 BW17 UMV registered?

BW17 UMV is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is BW17 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 UMV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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