2020 Volkswagen Touran 1.5L Petrol · LG70 KYY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of neglected tyre condition and alignment issues. While the recent test in August 2025 at 34,164 miles resulted in a pass, it flagged a nearside rear tyre that was cracked, perished, and punctured. This follows a failure in August 2024 where multiple tyres were rejected for cuts reaching the ply and cords, indicating that the previous owner only addressed critical safety defects after a formal test failure. At 34,164 miles, this six-year-old Touran reflects low mileage, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 9,000 miles driven between September 2023 and August 2024, and another 8,000 miles in the following year. However, the low mileage appears to have masked rubber degradation. The repeated reports of cracking and perishing across multiple tyres suggest the vehicle sits for long periods, causing the rubber to age despite low tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry, as the recurring inner-edge wear on the offside front and nearside rear tyres points to a significant alignment fault or worn suspension bushes. The tester should specifically check for mechanical components like ball joints and control arms which often cause such uneven wear. Additionally, since thin nearside rear brake pads were noted in 2023 at 17,007 miles, the current state of the braking system should be verified to ensure no further wear has occurred since that advisory.