2022 Volkswagen Touran 1.5L Petrol · LC22 TGY

The 2026-05-05 MOT passed, but with several concerning defects—none of which were yet failures, but all flagged as advisories bordering on failure. The nearside front tyre shows significant edge wear and cracking on both tread and sidewall, while both rear tyres exhibit perishing and cracking on the outer sidewalls. Rear inner brake pads are noted as “wearing thin,” and coolant is below the minimum level in the expansion tank. This is not the first time tyre wear has been flagged: the 2025 MOT also noted “worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” on both front tyres. The recurrence of edge wear across two consecutive MOTs suggests a persistent alignment or suspension issue—possibly wheel misalignment, worn suspension components, or aggressive driving. The progression from front-only wear to include rear tyres with perishing indicates either ongoing misuse, poor road conditions, or neglect of routine maintenance like wheel balancing or alignment. Brake pad wear is now specifically noted on the rear inner pads, a detail absent in the previous MOT. While not yet a failure, this suggests active wear that may require replacement soon—especially given the vehicle’s age and mileage. The coolant level being below minimum is a secondary concern but could point to a leak, evaporation from overheating, or simply infrequent topping-up; it warrants immediate investigation. Mileage stands at 38,201 over ~4 years (~9,550 miles/year), which is broadly average.