The VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN (2000-10) 5DR MPV 1.9 TDI PD 115 SL AUTO 7-SEAT is a large family MPV rather than an SUV or hatchback, offering seven seats and practical space. In the used UK market, flexible people-carriers remain useful for busy households, school runs and group travel too. With an automatic gearbox and diesel engine, this Sharan suits families needing journeys for school runs and longer trips, especially when carrying passengers or luggage. It competes with people-carriers such as the Ford Galaxy and SEAT Alhambra, and is known for roomy, adaptable seating rather than sporty driving or compact-city convenience. mycarcheck.com records 10 checks covering three distinct VINs, so the figures offer a snapshot, not a market-wide verdict. They show an average private-sale value of £800, mileage of 132,000 and annual use of 8,000 miles; sampled cars averaged 5.7 previous keepers. Check each used car’s history and condition carefully.