VOLKSWAGEN · VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN · Cars
VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN Common
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 34,506 on the road.
Rarer than 8% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1,641 a year (4.8% of survivors). At that pace roughly 27,045 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2039.
About the SHARAN
The Volkswagen Sharan is a seven-seater minivan that was produced by the German Volkswagen Group. It was built at the AutoEuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal across two generations from 1995 to 2023. Through badge engineering, the Volkswagen Sharan shares the same platform with the SEAT Alhambra, and the first generation was also in most respects identical to the Ford Galaxy. A second generation was produced from 2010 to 2023. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout and is described in the motor industry as a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).
VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN — questions & answers
How many VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 34,506 VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN were still registered in the UK — 29,087 licensed and on the road, plus 5,419 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN rare?
The VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN is common, with 34,506 still on the road, making it rarer than 8% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN on UK roads fell by 1,006 (2.8%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 27,045 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN use?
Most VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN run on diesel — about 85% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, gas (lpg).
When did the VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN peak?
The VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN peaked at 43,619 registered in 2019 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.