2016 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0L Diesel · OU16 OSB

The 2016 Volkswagen Sharan currently holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 2 April 2026 at 84,104 miles, but the maintenance trend over the preceding twelve months is mixed rather than reassuring. The most recent test still flagged worn nearside and offside rear suspension arm pins or bushes, albeit without excessive movement, indicating that a known wear point has persisted without full rectification. This follows a failed test on 26 March 2026 at 84,102 miles, where the tester recorded excessively worn front suspension arm pins or bushes, fractured front coil springs, worn and pitted front brake discs, fluctuating service brakes on all four corners, and an imbalanced rear brake. The car passed on the second attempt two weeks later, yet the coil spring fracture and multiple brake faults suggest the vehicle had been run in a degraded state for some time before the failure prompted repairs. The mileage progression is broadly typical for a ten-year-old Sharan, averaging roughly 8,400 miles per year. The record shows 64,563 miles in April 2024, 73,508 miles in March 2025, and 84,104 miles by April 2026, indicating a noticeable uptick in annual use from about 8,900 miles between 2024 and 2025 to over 10,500 miles in the most recent year. There are no large chronological gaps in the MOT history, with tests conducted annually, so the record is reasonably complete and consistent. A buyer should pay close attention to the front and rear suspension components, particularly the lower suspension arm bushes and front coil springs. The repeated advisories and failures for worn suspension arm pins or bushes across multiple tests, combined with a fractured coil spring in March 2026, point to a vehicle that has been driven on degraded suspension for an extended period. This can accelerate tyre wear and affect steering precision. Inspect the front subframe, strut tops, and rear trailing arms for play, and check whether the coil springs have been replaced with matching pairs. The braking system warrants a thorough inspection as well. The March 2026 failure recorded worn and pitted front brake discs, fluctuating service brakes on all four corners, and a rear brake imbalance, while the 2025 test also flagged imbalanced front brakes. Fluctuating brakes often indicate sticking calipers, uneven disc wear, or a failing master cylinder. A buyer should check disc thickness, caliper slide pins, and the condition of the brake lines. Given the recurring nature of these faults, a full brake strip-down and service is advisable before committing to purchase.