2016 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0L Diesel · KX16 VGD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 98,597 miles passed without defects, the previous year showed a significant failure in December 2024. The transition from a failure in 2024 to a pass in 2025 suggests the owner addresses mechanical faults only once they reach the point of legal failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical family-use vehicle, averaging approximately 9,860 miles per year over its ten-year life. The data shows steady accumulation, with roughly 9,000 miles driven between the December 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 9,100 miles recorded leading into the most recent MOT. This regular interval suggests consistent use, which is generally beneficial for seals and components, though it also places expected wear on rubber-based suspension components and braking hardware. A buyer must focus specifically on the front suspension geometry, as the records show a recurring issue with suspension arm bushes. In December 2023, both nearside and offside front bushes were flagged as worn, and by December 2024, they failed for being excessively worn. Although these were likely replaced following the failure, the repeated nature of this fault indicates the front end components may be under significant stress or using sub-standard parts. A physical inspection should check for any play in the steering or audible clunking over uneven surfaces. The 2024 failure also highlighted a dipped beam headlamp and insufficient washer fluid, indicating that basic electrical and fluid checks are overlooked by the owner. Furthermore, the persistent presence of child seats preventing full inspections of the rear seatbelts throughout the last two years means the buyer should manually verify that allbelts are in good condition and retract correctly, as no official confirmation was possible during these obstructions.