2022 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Petrol · AV22 LBA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in April 2026 at 106,964 miles passed, yet it flagged thin rear brake pads and a displaced nearside rear tyre on the inner edge. This suggests that while the vehicle meets legal minimums, safety-related components are only being addressed once they approach failure or trigger an MOT advisory. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging over 26,000 miles per year. Between the April 2025 test and the April 2026 test, the car covered 25,736 miles in just twelve months. This rapid accumulation suggests heavy motorway use or commercial application, which typically accelerates the wear on complex drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems. The consistent interval between tests confirms a regular schedule but one facing significantly higher stress compared to a typical private use vehicle. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and wheel geometry. The failure in April 2025 due to both front tyres being worn to the legal limit and having structural cuts reaching the cords, combined with the later advisory of a displaced inner-edge tyre, points to potential persistent alignment issues or worn suspension components. The buyer should check for uneven tyre wear across all axles to verify if the high mileage has caused premature degradation of the steering geometry. Given the high mileage and the report of thin rear pads, the entire braking system requires an inspection for disc thinning and signs of seized calipers. The windscreen damage noted in 2025 was resolved, but the glass should be checked for new cracks that may have developed since the last test. The vehicle shows signs of heavy use, making a mechanical check of the turbocharger and fluid leaks essential to ensure the high-mileage components remain robust.