2005 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9L Diesel · EJ55 UPL
2005 Volkswagen Sharan (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 142,085 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ55 UPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 142,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ55 UPL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (EJ55 UPL) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill area ”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle ALSO WONT OPEN FROM INSIDE (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill are”.
EJ55 UPL Mileage History
- 31/10/2023132,653 mi
- 17/05/2024135,591 mi+2,938 mi
- 06/05/2025139,959 mi+4,368 mi
- 23/04/2026142,040 mi+2,081 mi
- 29/04/2026142,085 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 3,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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