2019 Volkswagen Touran 1.6L Diesel · FD19 CWJ

This 2019 Volkswagen Touran passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 with 98,073 miles on the clock, but the inspection revealed a clear and escalating tyre-wear problem that demands immediate attention before purchase. Both front tyres are now worn close to the legal limit, with the nearside front showing wear on the edge and the offside front worn on the inner edge. This pattern of uneven wear—particularly the inner-edge wear on one side—suggests alignment issues or suspension wear rather than simple age-related degradation. The vehicle has shown progressive tyre deterioration across three consecutive MOT tests. A year ago in May 2025, the same nearside front tyre was already critically worn with only 2mm of tread and bald edges, while both rear tyres showed feathering, another sign of alignment or suspension problems. That initial inspection actually failed on those tyre defects plus an inoperative reversing lamp, though the vehicle resubmitted and passed the same day. The mileage history adds concern. The MOT records show a significant inconsistency: the vehicle was recorded at 51,559 miles in May 2023, then jumped to 107,967 miles by May 2024—a gain of 56,408 miles in one year—before the current reading of 98,073 miles. This apparent decrease from May 2024 to now is highly unusual and raises questions about odometer accuracy or record reliability. The current mileage of roughly 14,010 miles per year is well above average for a vehicle of this age, suggesting sustained hard use or commercial operation.