Is the Volkswagen Sharan ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 37,521 MOT tests, around 53% of Volkswagen Sharans still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 30% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 17%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 88% diesel, 12% petrol. Diesel Sharans are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Sharans are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 53%
- Likely charged
- 30%
- Depends on the car
- 17%
- MOT tests analysed
- 37,521
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Sharan ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Sharans of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant6 tested | Likely compliant56 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,132 tested | Likely compliant488 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant5,184 tested | Likely compliant1,382 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,800 tested | Likely compliant569 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant3,340 tested | Likely compliant267 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant3,291 tested | Likely compliant98 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car3,168 tested | Likely compliant55 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car2,850 tested | Likely compliant96 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged2,105 tested | Likely compliant165 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,692 tested | Likely compliant331 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,798 tested | Likely compliant361 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged713 tested | Likely compliant28 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged554 tested | Likely compliant13 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged689 tested | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged877 tested | Likely compliant45 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged862 tested | Likely compliant39 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged819 tested | Check Euro standard92 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged533 tested | Check Euro standard57 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged312 tested | Check Euro standard56 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged166 tested | Check Euro standard75 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged85 tested | Check Euro standard46 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged39 tested | Likely charged15 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged33 tested | Likely charged17 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Sharan
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (88% of Sharans tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (12% of Sharans tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Sharans from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (17% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Volkswagen can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Sharans fare at the MOT too: see the Volkswagen Sharan MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volkswagen Sharan for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volkswagen Sharans in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 6,566 tests (18% of the total), and half were registered in 2015 or later.
Sharans from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 84% of the time, at an average of 77,937 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 60% of the time with 128,191 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Sharans likely to comply are from 2016. 3,291 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 79% of the time and averaged 101,657 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Sharans likely to comply are from 2006. 39 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 47% of the time and averaged 143,408 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Sharan's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (4.8% of tests); suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (3.9%); tyres: "has ply or cords exposed" (2.5%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 18.6% of tests.
Overall, 75% of Sharans passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 99,246 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 37,521 first MOT tests of the Volkswagen Sharan carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 37,521 MOT tests say about the Volkswagen Sharan and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volkswagen Sharan ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 53% of Sharans on the road are likely compliant and 30% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Sharan years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Sharans first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Sharan ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Sharans from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Sharan is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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