2015 Volkswagen Touran 1.6L Diesel · DL15 OHZ

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy state, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of deferred attention regarding consumable components. The most recent test in October 2025 at 102,332 miles passed despite advisories for all four tyres being near the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This indicates a lack of proactive tyre replacement, as the owner waited until the components reached the point of failure before addressing them. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. Between the October 2022 test at 68,195 miles and the October 2024 test at 90,160 miles, the car covered roughly 22,000 miles in two years. This steady usage pattern suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which explains the progressive wear on rubber-based suspension components and brake-related hardware noted throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear suspension, as corrosion on the arms has been a recurring issue since 2023 and 2024. The tester flagged play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage in 2024, following reports of worn bushes on both front suspension arms in 2023. These issues suggest that the suspension geometry is reaching the end of its service life and may require imminent replacement to maintain handling integrity and prevent further damage to the joints. The braking history also reveals a cycle of reactive maintenance. The vehicle failed in October 2022 due to thin front and critical rear pads, and front pads were flagged as wearing thin again in 2023. While the vehicle passed subsequent tests, the recurring nature of these faults indicates the owner only replaces parts when prompted by a tester. A physical inspection should verify the current thickness of the pads and the condition of the discs to ensure they are not scored or thinned beyond acceptable limits.