2017 Volkswagen Touran 1.4L Petrol · AP67 LPF

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 24 July 2026, though this pass was accompanied by two advisories relating to the front braking system. Specifically, both front inner brake discs were noted as worn, pitted or scored, and the offside front inner brake pad(s) were recorded as wearing thin. Looking at the broader DVSA history, the maintenance trajectory is broadly stable but shows a mildly worsening pattern at the most recent test. The 2024 and 2023 tests were completely clean, indicating a period of sound mechanical condition, but the recurrence of braking component advisories on the latest assessment suggests that the front braking system is beginning to reach a serviceable threshold. A prior failure in October 2022 for both front wiper blades not clearing the windscreen effectively is not a structural or mechanical concern and was evidently rectified promptly prior to the retest on the same day. With a recorded mileage of 36,131 miles over a nine-year period, this Touran has covered approximately 4,015 miles annually, which is well below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of this age and class. This low annual mileage indicates either a vehicle used predominantly for short journeys or one that has spent extended periods standing unused between MOT cycles. Such low usage has mechanical implications that differ from those of higher-mileage examples; components that suffer from inactivity rather than wear, such as brake calipers binding due to corrosion on the slider mechanisms, deterioration of brake discs from surface corrosion, and degradation of rubber components and fluids through calendar age rather than mileage, become the primary areas of concern. The MOT record shows notable gaps in annual testing, with intervals stretching to around fifteen months on more than one occasion, suggesting prolonged standing periods. Given the advisories recorded on the most recent test, particular attention should be paid to the front braking system during a physical inspection and test drive. The pitting and scoring on both front inner discs indicates that the discs are likely approaching or have reached the manufacturer minimum thickness, and the thin offside front inner pads confirm that pad replacement is imminent. During a road test, the buyer should listen for any brake shudder or vibration through the steering wheel under firm pedal application, which would suggest disc runout caused by uneven wear or corrosion, and should observe whether the vehicle pulls to one side under braking, which could indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. Inspect the discs visually for a sharp lip on the outer edge and heavy scoring across the friction surface, and verify that the brake fluid has been changed within the last two years as a matter of good practice regardless of the MOT outcome. Beyond the braking system, the low-mileage profile and advancing age of this vehicle warrant a thorough check of age-related deterioration. All four tyres were flagged as cracked and perished in October 2022 and the offside rear tyre was again noted as slightly damaged or perishing in July 2025, indicating that tyre rubber degradation remains an ongoing concern; the buyer should inspect all four tyres for sidewall cracking, particularly in the flex zone between the tread and the rim, and check the production date codes on the sidewalls to confirm they are within a sensible age range. The 2020 advisory regarding slight play in the nearside front bottom ball joint should be re-examined, as ball joint wear progresses gradually and any deterioration over the intervening six years could manifest as a clonking noise from the front suspension over speed humps or during full-lock manoeuvres. Additionally, the 12-volt battery should be load tested, as batteries in low-mileage vehicles frequently fail prematurely due to chronic undercharging from insufficient alternator recovery time, and all fluid conditions including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and the automatic transmission fluid if fitted should be verified as recently replaced, given that calendar-based degradation rather than mileage-driven service intervals is the principal risk for a vehicle of this usage profile.