2006 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0L Diesel · YL55 ACY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 July 2026 at 63,885 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable following a period of minor reactive repairs in mid-2025. While the July 2025 test failed due to lighting and tyre-related issues, the subsequent pass just ten days later indicates that the current owner addressed these immediate safety and equipment-related faults promptly. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,200 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between December 2013 and December 2015, where the car covered only 4,092 miles in two years. Since 2022, the vehicle has averaged fewer than 1,000 miles annually. This low mileage suggests minimal wear on the engine and drivetrain but often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical exhaustion. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension and braking system. The history shows recurring issues with MacPherson strut bushes and worn shock absorber bushes between 2020 and 2022, alongside consistent reports of pitted and scored brake discs. Furthermore, the 2025 record noted a corroded exhaust rear section. Given the vehicle's age and low usage, the inspector should check for structural corrosion on the sills and verify that the tyres have not perished from dry rot, as the tester flagged cracking and damage in 2025.