2012 Volkswagen Sharan 1.4L Petrol · DL61 MFV

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension wear and consumable components. While it passed the most recent test in June 2025 at 89,421 miles, the tester identified multiple significant advisories that were absent in the previous year. The appearance of all four tyres being worn to the legal limit or on the edges, combined with newly flagged front suspension arm bushes, suggests a lapse in preventative maintenance over the last service interval. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 15,000 miles covered between October 2023 and June 2024, followed by another 15,200 miles covered by the June 2025 test. This recent spike in usage indicates the car is currently being driven more frequently than previous years, which explains the rapid degradation of the rubber-based suspension components and tyres despite the relatively low total mileage for its age. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry. The record shows worn wishbone bushes and pins in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, indicating a recurring fault that has not been rectified. The buyer should also check for uneven tyre wear to determine if the worn bushes are causing an alignment issue or if the tyres have simply reached the end of their life. Given that the 2025 test flagged all four tyres, a full set of new rubber is likely required to ensure safety and to prevent premature wear on other drivetrain components.