2020 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · AE70 WHJ

The vehicle presents a generally clean MOT history, though the most recent test in September 2025 at 20,487 miles revealed several specific areas of wear that require monitoring. The tester flagged worn pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside front lower suspension arms as well as the rear arm bushes. While these did not result in excessive movement at the time, they indicate the beginning of degradation in rubber components. The report also noted that both front and rear brake discs are worn, though not excessively, alongside a minor cut on the nearside rear tyre. These findings are consistent with a vehicle that has aged despite low mileage. At 20,487 miles over six years, the Touareg has averaged only approximately 3,414 miles per year. This low-mileage profile often suggests the vehicle has sat for extended periods, which can lead to the drying out of rubber suspension bushes and potential corrosion on brake components. The 2023 and 2024 tests showed no defects whatsoever, suggesting the vehicle was in a good state during those intervals. The single failure recorded in August 2023 at 13,211 miles was limited to a windscreen chip in a restricted zone, which is a common safety issue and not a reflection of mechanical neglect. A prospective buyer should inspect the suspension geometry and bushing integrity to ensure the worn components noted in 2025 have not progressed into significant play. Since the brake discs are already noted as worn, a physical measurement of the remaining thickness is advisable to determine if replacement of the front and rear sets will be required soon. The overall data indicates a vehicle that has been used sparingly, but the transition from a clean test to multiple minor advisories suggests that age-related wear is now beginning to manifest.