2007 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9L Diesel · LT57 HNV
2007 Volkswagen Sharan (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 189,433 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2014.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Jun 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT57 HNV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2013
- 189,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT57 HNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (LT57 HNV) between September 2009 and June 2013.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2013 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: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the in”.
LT57 HNV Mileage History
- 08/09/200951,536 mi
- 15/03/201064,650 mi+13,114 mi
- 12/06/2013189,344 mi+124,694 mi
- 13/06/2013189,433 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly 36,658 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Sharan Mk1 (7M)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Weak UK reliability record with faulty trim and noisy extended gear linkagesModerate
Wikipedia's Sharan article reports the model scoring 200 points on the United Kingdom Reliability Index, meaning very unreliable against the 100-point average, based on a tested fleet averaging 5.3 years and 63,546 miles, and adds that despite high popularity the Sharan consistently performed badly in UK customer satisfaction surveys, including last place (138th) in a 2003 poll, with quality problems in the original version. RAC's 1995-2000 used guide lists exactly what that shows up as on a driveway: faulty trim, and excessive transmission noise caused by the specially lengthened gear linkages this bodyshell needed. Neither source describes catastrophic engine failure, but the message is a car that grumbles rather than strays.
- Underfloor Auxiliary Diesel Booster Heater Failure and LockoutModerate
Because large-cabin diesel MPVs produce minimal excess heat, TDI Sharans are equipped with a fuel-burning auxiliary booster heater (Eberspächer Hydronic D5W unit) mounted beneath the passenger sill. As the unit ages, the internal ceramic glow plug burns out, the burner mesh screen cokes up with carbon deposits, or the auxiliary circulation water pump fails. After five consecutive failed startup attempts, the engine control module permanently locks out the heater. The engine runs cold for extended journeys, increasing fuel consumption and leaving occupants without cabin heating.
- Windscreen Wiper Spindle Corrosion and Linkage Motor SeizureModerate
The large front windscreen wiper linkage assembly is mounted in the scuttle trough below the windscreen where water, road salt, and debris collect. Moisture penetrates the wiper spindle pivot housings, corroding the steel pivot shafts inside their alloy sleeves until they bind and seize solid. The increased mechanical resistance causes the nylon ball joint cups on the linkage arms to pop off, or causes the wiper motor to overheat and burn out its windings, leading to sudden loss of visibility during heavy rainfall and MOT test failure.
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