2023 Volkswagen Multivan Life Phev S-A 1.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · GL73 AAX

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following the 22 May 2026 test at 75,827 miles, but the maintenance trend shows a significant decline in consumable upkeep. While the vehicle passed, the tester flagged four separate tyre defects, including multiple tyres worn close to the legal limit on the inner shoulders and one tyre showing signs of perishing. This follows a pattern of recurring tyre advisories seen in the November 2025 and June 2025 tests. The failure in May 2025 due to an inoperative Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) suggests a previous lapse in monitoring electronic systems, though this appears to have been rectified. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally high for a three-year-old vehicle. The records show the car covered 18,448 miles between November 2024 and May 2025, and a further 11,777 miles in the six months leading up to the most recent test in May 2026. Averaging over 25,000 miles per year indicates heavy, consistent use, likely involving significant motorway mileage. This high utilisation explains the rapid wear on tyres and suggests that mechanical components such as suspension bushes, brake discs, and drivetrain elements will have undergone substantial stress compared to a typical domestic vehicle of this age. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the wheel alignment and suspension geometry. The repeated advisories regarding tyres wearing on the inner shoulders across multiple tests strongly suggest an ongoing alignment issue or worn suspension components that have not been addressed. The consistent pattern of inner shoulder wear is a classic symptom of incorrect camber or toe settings. Given the high mileage and the specific nature of these tyre defects, checking the condition of the control arms, ball joints, and shock absorbers is essential to ensure the vehicle is not suffering from progressive mechanical wear.