2014 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0L Diesel · DX14 TRV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding structural corrosion and mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 98,535 miles, this followed a significant failure just four days prior. The record reveals a pattern of reactive maintenance where faults are only addressed when they cause a failure, evidenced by the recurring presence of corroded suspension components and electronic park brake issues across the last three testing cycles. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical used-car of this age, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. The vehicle progressed from 79,509 miles in October 2023 to 98,535 miles by November 2025, representing an accumulation of nearly 20,000 miles in two years. This steady usage suggests the car is driven regularly, yet the lack of preventative replacement on components like suspension arms indicates that the owner has ignored deteriorating advisories in previous MOT reports. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear sub-frame and suspension geometry. The tester flagged surface corrosion on the sub-frame in 2023, 2024, and 2025, alongside persistent corrosion on both rear suspension arms and coil springs. While these are currently noted as not yet seriously weakened, the progression of rust suggests that the structural integrity will eventually require expensive-component replacement. The front suspension bushes also show signs of wear that have remained unchanged for multiple years, indicating they are nearing the limit. The braking system also requires close attention. The electronic park brake switch has been a known defect since at least 2024, and the 2024 failure highlighted a binding rear service brake and dangerously thin pads. Given the history of exposed cords on the tyres in late 2025, the buyer should verify the current operation of the calipers and check for scoring or uneven wear on the discs to ensure the previous binding issues have not caused permanent damage to the braking hardware.