2014 Volkswagen Touran 1.6L Diesel · GL14 KTN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and braking system components. The most recent test in July 2025 at 90,347 miles resulted in an initial failure due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and a deteriorated nearside front anti-roll bar linkage. While the vehicle passed the re-test, the persistence of advisories for thin rear brake pads and pitted discs indicates that the owner is only addressing faults once they fail rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 15,412 miles between July 2023 and July 2024, followed by another 10,509-mile interval leading to the most recent test in July 2025. This steady accumulation suggests regular use, though the low annual mileage relative to the age often contributes to the rubber components degrading, such as the perishing tyres noted in the 2022 and 2024 records. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension assembly, as both control arm bushes were already flagged as worn in 2022 and the anti-roll bar linkage failed in 2025. The rear braking system shows a recurring pattern of corrosion and wear across three different years of testing, suggesting the calipers may be sticking or the discs are being neglected. Check for uneven tyre wear on the front, as the history highlights multiple instances of inner and outer edge wear which typically points to alignment issues or worn shock absorbers.