2021 Volkswagen Sharan 1.4L Petrol · AJ21 FSV

The 2021 Volkswagen Sharan presents a stable and clean roadworthiness status. The most recent DVSA test on 2 April 2026 at 7,439 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of three consecutive annual passes. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration and no advisories across the full recorded history. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a five-year-old vehicle. The record shows 2,835 miles at the 30 May 2024 test, rising to 4,451 miles by 23 June 2025, then 7,439 miles by April 2026. That equates to roughly 1,488 miles per year. Such limited use points to short local journeys or extended standing periods rather than sustained motorway driving, and the sparse test entries carry no fault data to reveal hidden wear. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers, as low-mileage cars left idle often develop perished rubber components and binding brakes through lack of movement. The absence of corrosion or exhaust advisories in the official record is reassuring, but standing vehicles can hide underbody moisture damage not caught in a pass result. Given the clean history, focus the viewing on tyre sidewall condition, fluid contamination, and evidence of intermittent use such as flat spots on tyres. The Sharan's recorded care implies a cautious owner, yet physical verification of drivetrain seals and brake disc surface rust remains prudent before purchase.