2003 Volkswagen Touareg 2.5L Diesel · LC53 NYA

The 2023‑11‑28 MOT at 110,773 miles passed, confirming current roadworthiness, yet the record reveals a persistent suspension issue that began with a 2023‑11‑21 failure where the off‑side rear coil spring fractured, and continued wear on front sub‑frame pins, bushes and ball joints across both tests. At 23 years of age, the vehicle has recorded 110,773 miles, roughly 4,800 miles per year, a figure that is low for its age and suggests long periods of inactivity; mileage spikes between 2014‑12‑01 (82,215) and 2018‑11‑02 (102,260) show accelerated use, while the interval from 2020‑03‑11 (105,347) to 2021‑10‑07 (107,992) contains only modest increase, indicating extended idle periods. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension geometry for excessive play in the sub‑frame pins, bushes and ball joints, verify the integrity of the rear coil spring and look for any signs of previous repair, examine tyre condition and tread depth especially on the off‑side rear tyre that displayed a structural tear in 2022, check constant‑velocity joint gaiters for deterioration, and assess brake function for binding calipers and disc wear while also searching for corrosion on the chassis and suspension mounting points.