2016 Volkswagen Sharan 2.0L Diesel · OU16 OSW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension and component wear. The most recent test in May 2026 at 110,547 miles revealed multiple critical failures in rubber-greased joints. Specifically, the tester flagged severe deterioration on both rear wishbone bush dust covers and both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers. Coupled with an advisory for thin rear brake pads, these findings suggest that components are reaching the end of their functional life and require immediate attention to prevent further degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old MPV, averaging approximately 11,000 miles annually. There is a significant data gap in the record between the first six years of the vehicle's life, with only one entry in January 2019 at 16,070 miles. Since that point, the vehicle has seen heavy usage, covering nearly 94,000 miles in the last seven years. This shift from low-mileage use to high-frequency driving explains the sudden appearance of wear items on consumables such as the tyres and suspension components seen in the later MOT records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire suspension assembly to ensure the recurring issues have been addressed. The record shows worn lower suspension arm bushes in 2025, followed by severe deterioration of dust covers in 2026, indicating a pattern of neglecting rubber-based components. You should specifically check for play in the ball joints and verify that the rear brake pads have been replaced as advised. Given the history of worn edge tyres in both 2024 and 2025, the current state of the four tyres should be evaluated to ensure the alignment is not causing uneven wear.