2016 Volkswagen Touareg V6 R-Line TDI BMT A 3.0L Diesel · AF16 LPO

The most recent MOT on 2026-05-22 was a clean pass at 67,986 miles — just three weeks ago and fully current. The prior test on 2026-04-25 failed with no recorded defects — an unusual outcome likely due to an administrative or procedural issue (e.g., missing documentation, lighting check missed, or tester error), not mechanical fault. This is an isolated anomaly in an otherwise consistent record. Before that, the 2024-11-27 failure was for two front tyre faults: offside with cracking/perishing and nearside with a deep cut exposing ply/cords — both serious safety defects requiring immediate replacement. The same mileage reading (58,711) appears on both the failed and subsequent passed test the next day, suggesting tyres were replaced promptly and retested successfully. The MOT history shows no recurring mechanical, suspension, brake, or drivetrain issues across five tests over nearly three years. Defects are limited to tyres in late 2024 and nothing since — indicating stable, well-maintained condition overall. At 67,986 miles over roughly 10 years, annual average is ~6,800 miles — typical for a privately owned vehicle. It does not suggest hard use, but nor does it imply low wear or long periods of inactivity; the consistent MOT intervals and clean passes support regular, moderate use without extended standing. Tyres were last replaced in late 2024, so they’re around 18 months old — still within expected lifespan if properly inflated and aligned, but warrant close inspection for uneven wear, sidewall damage, or age-related dry rot, especially given the earlier perishing issue.