2017 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG3.0L Diesel

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT pass on 18 February 2026 at 76,293 miles. While the vehicle passed this latest inspection, the tester flagged a slightly distorted offside front road wheel. This specific defect appeared previously in the 12 February 2025 test at 70,057 miles, indicating a recurring issue with that specific wheel component that has not yet been rectified. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical usage pattern for a nine-year-old vehicle. The car has covered approximately 8,477 miles per year, showing steady progression from 36,556 miles in July 2020 to the current 76,293 miles. There are no significant gaps in usage or periods of excessive idling evident in the data, though the two-year gap between the 2020 and 2022 records reflects the COVID-19 extension period. A prospective buyer should focus physical inspections on the wheel and suspension assembly. The repeated advisory regarding the distorted offside front road wheel suggests a potential impact history or a mounting issue that could affect steering precision or cause uneven tyre wear. Given that the vehicle failed in January 2023 due to multiple tyres with cuts reaching the cords and thin brake pads, the maintenance history shows that the previous owner occasionally neglected consumable items before addressing them. The brake history shows intermittent attention to wear, with thin pads noted in both July 2020 and January 2023. While the 2024 test showed no defects, the recurring wheel distortion remains the primary technical concern. I recommend a thorough check of the wheel rim for structural integrity and an inspection of the front suspension components to ensure the distortion has not caused secondary damage to bushes or bearings.