2018 Volkswagen Touran 1.6L Diesel · FX68 BNU

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a failure in November 2025, indicating a recent shift from a period of perfect compliance to a worsening maintenance trend. While the car passed consistently from 2021 through 2024 without any recorded defects, the most recent test at 33,035 miles identified specific braking issues. The tester recorded a failure due to rear brake pads measuring less than 1.5mm thick and front inner brake discs showing signs of pitting and scoring. Although the vehicle passed after these items were addressed, the sudden appearance of wear items suggests that the previous period of clean records may have masked a lack of proactive component replacement. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,129 miles per year. The record shows steady, incremental growth from 10,181 miles in November 2021 to 33,035 miles in November 2025. This pattern suggests the car has seen light, intermittent use rather than heavy motorway driving or long periods of total inactivity. Such low annual mileage often results in less mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but it can also lead to secondary issues like surface corrosion on brake discs due to infrequent use, which aligns with the pitting noted in the 2025 inspection. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and the vehicle's underside. The November 2025 report explicitly mentions that under trays were fitted, which prevented the tester from performing a full underbody inspection. This limitation means the condition of the chassis, fuel lines, and suspension components remains unverified by the official record. I recommend a thorough check for structural corrosion or leaks that the undertrays may have obscured. Additionally, verify that the brake discs and pads replaced following the 2025 failure were of high quality and that no further binding or pulsation is present during a test drive.