2013 Volkswagen Touran 1.4L Petrol · LA13 PMU

The May 2026 MOT pass at 70,317 miles is reassuringly current, dated just over one month ago, but the advisory list reveals a vehicle that has slipped into a pattern of deferred maintenance. The tester flagged worn front suspension arm pins and bushes on both sides, a deteriorated engine mounting, and a nail in the offside rear tyre alongside cracking and perishing rubber on both rear tyres. The TPMS warning lamp was illuminated at the time of test, and rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin. Taken together, these advisories suggest a worsening trend rather than a stable one. The car is roadworthy today, yet multiple suspension and chassis components are approaching the point where replacement will become necessary rather than optional. The mileage profile tells an unusual story. Between May 2024 at 27,011 miles and May 2025 at 44,254 miles, the Touran covered roughly 17,243 miles in a single year. Then, between May 2025 and May 2026, it added another 26,063 miles. That is nearly 26,000 miles in the most recent twelve-month period, a sharp acceleration for a vehicle averaging only 5,409 miles per year over its thirteen-year life. Such a sudden increase raises questions about whether the car has transitioned from light local use to sustained high-mileage driving without a corresponding uplift in servicing frequency. A buyer should inspect the front suspension carefully. The May 2026 advisories for worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both sides, combined with the May 2025 advisory for slight play in the offside front wheel bearing, point to cumulative wear in the front-end assembly. Check for uneven tyre wear, particularly on the inner edges, which the record flags repeatedly. The rear tyres showed cracking and perishing at the most recent test, and the offside rear was worn close to the legal limit, so budget for a full rear tyre replacement. Examine the CV joint dust covers, as the 2024 and 2025 tests both flagged deterioration or splitting, and a neglected boot leads to joint failure and costly repair. The rear brake pads were wearing thin in May 2026, so verify their remaining thickness and inspect the condition of the rear brake discs for scoring or lipping. Finally, check the engine mounting noted as damaged in the most recent test. A degraded mount can transmit vibration through the cabin and accelerate wear on exhaust hoses, coolant pipes, and drivetrain components. The TPMS light being on at the time of the May 2026 test warrants investigation as well, whether it indicates a slow puncture, a faulty sensor, or a system fault. This vehicle presents as mechanically functional but increasingly tired at the chassis level. A pre-purchase inspection focused on front suspension, wheel bearings, and tyre condition will give the clearest picture of what immediate expenditure a new owner should expect.