2017 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · EL51 TER

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a recent passing result. The most recent test on 16 February 2026 at 96,240 miles indicates the vehicle remains roadworthy, though the tester flagged rear brake pads as wearing thin. This advisory follows a period of three consecutive years, from January 2023 to January 2025, where the vehicle achieved clean passes with no recorded defects. The transition from a clean record to a brake-related advisory suggests the vehicle is entering a phase of routine consumable replacement. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with the vehicle's age. The car has covered 96,240 miles over approximately nine years, averaging roughly 10,700 miles annually. The data shows steady usage, with the distance between tests remaining regular. For example, the interval between the January 2024 test at 71,930 miles and the January 2025 test at 80,889 miles shows an annual increase of 8,959 miles, while the jump to the February 2026 test at 96,240 miles shows a slightly higher annual increase of 15,351 miles. This recent uptick in mileage suggests more frequent long-distance use, which often accelerates wear on suspension components and braking systems. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system. While the February 2026 advisory specifically mentions rear brake pads, the history shows a pattern of tyre-related issues in earlier years, such as the 2021 test at 44,766 miles where both rear tyres were recorded as worn close to the legal limit. Given the recent increase in annual mileage and the current brake advisory, a thorough check of the brake discs for scoring and the rear calipers for binding would be prudent. The absence of any structural corrosion or suspension bush failures in the MOT history is a positive indicator of the vehicle's condition. However, because the mileage has increased more rapidly in the last year, the buyer should pay close attention to the condition of the shock absorbers and steering components to ensure the higher usage has not compromised the ride quality or handling.