2014 Volkswagen Touran 1.6L Diesel · ND14 AEJ

The vehicle is currently in a precarious state of roadworthiness with a maintenance trend that has worsened over the last two years. While it passed its most recent test on March 3, 2025, at 271,836 miles, the record shows it only did so after a failure just six days prior. The February 2025 failure highlighted critical safety defects including a cut seat belt and a tyre with exposed cords, suggesting a lack of routine safety checks. The mileage is exceptionally high for a twelve year old vehicle, averaging over 22,000 miles annually. A significant surge in usage occurred between September 2023 and August 2024, where the odometer jumped from 174,094 to 241,502 miles. This rapid accumulation of nearly 67,000 miles in under a year places extreme stress on the drivetrain and chassis, likely accelerating the wear seen in the later tests. A buyer must scrutinize the front suspension and steering geometry. The offside front suspension arm bush has been flagged as worn since September 2023 and progressed from an advisory to a failure by February 2025. This indicates a pattern of deferred maintenance. The recurring issues with inner edge tyre wear and worn anti-roll bar linkages suggest the vehicle may have alignment problems or degraded suspension components across both axles. Inspect the interior seat belts for fraying or repairs, as these were flagged as damaged in August 2024 and failed in February 2025. Given the high mileage and the history of suspension wear, a full check of the chassis for corrosion and the condition of all rubber bushings is essential. The record implies a reactive approach to maintenance, where faults are only addressed when they trigger an MOT failure.