2017 Volkswagen Touran 1.6L Diesel · GJ17 FFY

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a slight shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the recent test in March 2026 at 113,507 miles passed, it introduced the first advisories in several years of clean records. The tester flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as worn near the legal limit with uneven edge wear, indicating that basic consumable maintenance has been deferred until the MOT inspection interval. The mileage pattern is consistent and high-intensity, averaging approximately 12,600 miles per year over its nine-year life. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the vehicle covered 15,523 miles, while a significant jump of 12,934 miles occurred between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady accumulation of miles without long gaps between tests. The high usage suggests the car has been used regularly for long-distance commuting, which typically places predictable stress on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the uneven tyre wear noted in the latest test often points to alignment issues, worn control arm joints, or failing drop links. Given the vehicle has surpassed 110,000 miles, a thorough check of the brake discs for thinning and the calipers for binding is necessary. While the MOT history is clean of structural corrosion or major mechanical failures, the high mileage means that rubber components and shock absorbers are likely nearing the end of their optimal service life.