2006 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · J6 OPY

The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg presents a stable and improving maintenance trend heading into mid-2026. The most recent MOT on 31 October 2025 at 175,144 miles recorded zero defects, a clean pass that suggests any earlier corrosion and wear items have been addressed. That result is particularly significant given the advisory history from the previous test in October 2024, when both rear coil springs were flagged for corrosion and both front tyres showed inner edge wear. The absence of those items in the 2025 record implies the springs were either treated or replaced and the tyre alignment or suspension geometry was corrected. A clean pass at this age and mileage is a positive indicator, though the record shows enough recurring themes to warrant careful inspection. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the August 2022 and October 2025 tests, the car covered roughly 12,700 miles in just over three years, averaging around 4,200 miles annually in that window. Earlier, the car appears to have been used more heavily, with the 2022 to 2024 period showing a similar moderate pace. The 2025 test at 175,144 miles is the last recorded reading, and with the current date being June 2026, the car has gone nearly eight months without a fresh MOT. That is not unusual for a vehicle of this age, but it does mean the current condition is unverified beyond late 2025. The history flags two areas a buyer should inspect closely: suspension components and underbody corrosion. The 2024 test recorded corroded rear coil springs, and the 2023 test noted a corroded rear sub-frame, albeit not seriously weakened at that time. On a 20-year-old 4x4 with 175,000 miles, structural rust can progress quickly, so a thorough underside inspection is essential, paying particular attention to the sub-frame mounting points, suspension arms, and inner wing arches. The 2023 advisory on rear inner brake pads and the 2024 tyre wear pattern also suggest the rear braking system and front wheel alignment deserve attention. Check the rear calipers for binding and measure disc thickness, and verify that the front tyres now wear evenly. The exhaust system has shown fragility too, with both rear tailpipe mountings flagged as defective in 2023. While that was two years ago and the 2025 pass suggests a repair, the condition of the rear exhaust box, hangers, and flexi-joint should be physically checked. Overall, the improving MOT record is encouraging, but this vehicle's age and the pattern of corrosion-related advisories mean a pre-purchase inspection focused on structural integrity and suspension wear is strongly advisable.