2022 Volkswagen Taos 1.5L Petrol · AE71 CWJ

This 2022 Volkswagen Taos is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 24 November 2025 with zero recorded defects at 40,589 miles. The maintenance trend across the three available test records is stable, with no recurring serious mechanical or structural faults, and only one minor advisory noted in the preceding three years. The vehicle’s annual mileage averages roughly 10,147 miles, which aligns with typical usage for a four-year-old model, though recorded mileage accumulation is inconsistent across the test history. The first recorded test on 3 August 2023 was completed at just 9,722 miles, roughly 13 months after the vehicle’s 2022 registration, indicating lighter initial use. A 16-month gap between that August 2023 test and the next test on 18 December 2024 saw the mileage jump by 20,595 miles to 30,317, a higher annualised rate of roughly 15,400 miles per year for that period, before returning to near-average mileage of 10,272 miles added between December 2024 and the most recent November 2025 test. The sparse test record, with only three entries for a four-year-old vehicle, also indicates at least one extended period between MOT checks beyond the standard 12-month interval. A buyer should prioritise a hands-on inspection of the braking system first, as the only recorded advisory across the test history was thin rear brake pads flagged during the December 2024 MOT at 30,317 miles. Verify whether these pads, and any associated rear brake discs or calipers, were replaced after that test, as the vehicle has added more than 10,000 miles since the advisory was issued, and check for signs of binding rear calipers or uneven pad wear that may not have been captured in the pass result. Given the vehicle’s low initial mileage and periods of higher use, also inspect underbody corrosion, suspension bushes, and coil springs for premature wear, as extended standing or inconsistent usage can accelerate degradation of these components even when no formal advisories are recorded. Confirm all consumables including tyres, wiper blades and fluid levels are within serviceable limits, as the sparse maintenance record offers no insight into routine servicing completed outside of MOT checks.