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BW17 VOF

2017 Volkswagen Sharan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

198,382 mi
Last recorded198,382 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Sharan59,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 198,382 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 187,770 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 186,725 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 175,526 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 163,166 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 163,166 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 151,992 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 151,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 140,955 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 139,896 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 127,590 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 114,560 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 103,020 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 74,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective driver side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,443 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,448 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,250 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 15,592 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 VOF is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VOF, 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 BW17 VOF registered?

BW17 VOF is a 2017 Volkswagen Sharan, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is BW17 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 VOF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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