2014 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0L Diesel · AF14 AYK

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the October 2025 MOT at 160,272 miles, but the tester flagged a severely deteriorated near‑side front outer drive‑shaft CV boot and worn near‑side and off‑side front suspension arm pins/bushes. These defects did not cause a failure, yet they mark a shift from the clean record of the preceding years and suggest a modestly worsening maintenance trend that warrants prompt attention. At twelve years old the car has accumulated 160,272 miles, averaging roughly 13,300 miles per annum – a mileage level that exceeds typical usage for its age. The log shows a jump from 133,863 miles in October 2021 to 143,835 miles a year later, then a modest rise to 145,138 miles in 2023, 147,125 miles in 2024, and a steep increase to 160,272 miles by October 2025. The latter surge of over 13,000 miles in a single year may indicate a period of intensive driving or a possible odometer discrepancy; otherwise the mileage progression appears consistent. A prospective buyer should inspect the front CV joint for boot integrity and verify that the suspension arm pins and bushings are free of excess play or binding. Visual examination of the near‑side rear tyre for cracking or perishing, and a check for the oil leak noted in 2021, will help confirm whether the issues have been remedied. A thorough brake inspection, tyre tread assessment, and a look for any emerging corrosion or structural rust will round out the evaluation before purchase.