How much is a 2018 Volkswagen SharanDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 Volkswagen SharanDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €24,597, based on 4 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan depreciate per year?

A Volkswagen Sharan loses roughly 15.0% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Volkswagen Sharan from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Volkswagen SharanDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Volkswagen SharanDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Volkswagen Sharan2018

Diesel

35 days avg on market · Low data confidence

High DemandLimited Data

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There are 4 NI listings for this model. Switch to "All" or "NI" source filter above to see pricing data.

Updated 13h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€24,597

private sale ~€22,747 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€16,001 – €19,430

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

105k km

typical 100k km

Days listed

35d

avg on market · demand 80/100

AI Market Summary

Seven-seater diesel family hauler with strong towing capacity and practical interior; fuel economy competitive if motorway-driven regularly.
Market pricing up sharply year-on-year; at median €24.6k, aligns fairly with supply scarcity, but negotiate firmly on known diesel issues before committing.
DPF clogging is the critical weak point—especially risky if seller drove mostly short urban trips; EGR and injector deposits also common. Verify service history shows professional DPF regeneration cycles, not ignored warnings.
Request a pre-purchase diagnostic scan focusing on DPF status, EGR fault codes, and fuel system—don't skip this; forced regeneration or removal costs €1,200–€2,500.
Check NCT history and any advisory notes; at 8 years old, two full NCT passes expected. Confirm current tax band (CO2-based) and factor into running costs.

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Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Verified spec data

Power

148 bhp

150 PS

Torque

340 Nm

251 lb·ft

0–62 mph

10.9s

119 mph top

Engine

2.0L

2000 cc

Fuel economy & emissions

NOx

61 mg/km

Import levy: €515

Fuel tank

70L

Dimensions

Length

4.85m

4854 mm

Width

1.90m

Height

1.72m

Wheelbase

2.92m

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 96% · Child 80%

Insurance

Group 20E

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Volkswagen Sharan 2018

Reliability

3/5

The 2018 VW Sharan diesel is a practical family MPV with a solid reputation for build quality, but diesel engines in this era are prone to DPF regeneration issues and fuel system complexity. Running costs are moderate with decent fuel economy, though diesel servicing is more involved than petrol equivalents. Ownership experience depends heavily on driving patterns—regular motorway use helps, while stop-start city driving can trigger expensive DPF problems.

Known issues

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging and regeneration failures, especially in low-mileage or city-driven examples; forced regeneration or DPF removal becomes expensive
EGR valve carbon build-up causing reduced power, rough idle, and limp-mode activation
Fuel injector deposits and occasional injector replacement needed (common on 2.0 TDI engines)
DSG automatic gearbox judder on low-speed manoeuvres and jerky downshifts (if automatic model)
Turbocharger bearing wear and occasional turbo lag; full turbo replacement cost €1,200–€1,800
Electrical gremlins: sliding door motors failing, window regulator failures, dashboard lighting issues

Good for

Seven-seat family practicality with flexible interior and good boot space
Reasonable fuel economy on motorway driving (45–50 mpg achievable)
Solid German build quality and robustness compared to similarly aged rivals
Affordable second-hand purchase prices and low initial depreciation on this market-saturated model

Years to avoid: 2012, 2013, 2014

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls1 found

Emissions System2015

EA189 diesel engine NOx emissions compliance issue; vehicles programmed to reduce emissions only during official testing

Remedy: Software update and in some cases hardware modification to meet real-world emission standards

2015/319/EU

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

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