Volkswagen Sharan Engine Mount Replacement Parts

The Sharan ran across two main generations: the Mk1 (1995–2010, with a facelift around 2000) and the Mk2 (2010 onwards), and engine mounts are not interchangeable between these generations as the engine bays and mounting geometry differ significantly. Within each generation, fitment is driven primarily by engine code rather than model year alone, so a Mk1 mount may fit another Mk1 car if the engine codes match, and likewise for Mk2. Always confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker before agreeing a sale.

The engine code matters above everything else — two Sharans from the same year could have different engines (for example a 1.9 TDI versus a 2.0 TDI, or a petrol versus diesel), and the mounts are built around the specific engine's weight, orientation and bolt pattern. The year helps narrow down the generation, but the engine code (found on your V5 registration document or via a VIN check) is the single most useful piece of information you can give a breaker. Never rely on year alone when sourcing a mechanical part like this.

Yes, fuel type affects which engine mount you need because petrol and diesel engines of the same era differ in weight and mounting design, meaning the mounts are not the same part. Within each fuel type, different power outputs or engine codes can also use different mounts, so a 2.0 TDI mount is not necessarily the same as a 1.9 TDI mount even though both are diesel. Give the breaker your exact engine code alongside fuel type to make sure you get the right part.

Gearbox type can affect engine mount specification because the drivetrain torque characteristics and sometimes the physical mounting arrangement differ between manual and automatic transmissions. It is worth confirming with the breaker whether the mount you are looking at came from a manual or DSG/automatic car, particularly on Mk2 Sharans where the DSG gearbox was a common option. Supply your engine code and gearbox type to the breaker so they can cross-reference their stock against your exact setup.

Trim level makes no difference to engine mount fitment — the S, SE and SEL trims on the Mk2 Sharan all share the same engine and mounting hardware for any given engine code, with trim differences being cosmetic items like upholstery, alloy wheels and infotainment. What matters is the engine code, fuel type and gearbox type, regardless of what badge is on the tailgate. Focus your conversation with the breaker on those mechanical details rather than the trim name.

2010 sits right on the boundary between the Mk1 (1995–2010) and the Mk2 (2010 onwards), so a 2010 car could be either generation depending on exactly when it was built and registered. Engine mounts from Mk1 and Mk2 cars are not the same part, so it is essential to establish which generation your car actually is before sourcing anything. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to confirm the generation and engine code, then confirm compatibility with the breaker against your exact registration.