2014 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0L Diesel · FT63 VLJ

The vehicle holds a current MOT, having passed the April 2026 test at 89 099 miles, although the tester flagged a severely deteriorated nearside front anti‑roll bar linkage ball‑joint dust cover (5.3.4(b)(i)). The maintenance trajectory shows a clear improvement: after a series of failures in 2021 involving the ABS, ESC, TPMS and EPS, the subsequent annual tests have been clean apart from recurring suspension wear and tyre damage. The recent defect is isolated and does not indicate a systemic decline, so the overall roadworthiness trend can be described as stable with a slight upward bias. Mileage accumulation has been consistent with the typical usage pattern for a twelve‑year‑old vehicle, averaging roughly 7 425 miles per year. MOT entries are recorded annually, with the most recent test falling three months before the present date, confirming that the certification is current and there are no substantial gaps in the record. The data does not reveal any abrupt mileage spikes that would suggest periods of heavy use or neglect. A prospective buyer should inspect the anti‑roll bar linkage dust cover and associated ball joint for corrosion or wear, examine the front suspension bushes and arm pins for excessive play, and assess tyre condition across all four corners for cracking, sidewall scrubbing and tread depth. Brake pads should be checked for thin wear, and the airbag system verified for proper deployment. Finally, a functional test of the ABS, ESC, TPMS and electronic power‑steering warnings is advisable, given the earlier faults.