2014 Volkswagen Touran 1.6L Diesel · LL64 LXW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a worsening trend in reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While it passed its latest test in April 2026 at 110,436 miles, the failure recorded just seven miles prior reveals a significant lapse in mechanical oversight. The transition from a clean pass in 2024 to a multi-point failure in 2026 indicates that components are only being addressed once they reach the point of legal inspection failure. At 110,436 miles over 12 years, the Touran averages approximately 9,200 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for a family MPV. However, the mileage accumulation between the June 2024 test at 86,830 miles and the April 2026 test at 110,436 miles shows a sharp increase of over 23,000 miles in under two years. This higher rate of use suggests higher strain in recent periods, which explains the accelerated wear observed on rubber-bonded suspension components and braking hardware. A prospective buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as both the nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in the April 2026 test. The nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage is a recurring issue, having failed in both 2025 and 2026, suggesting the entire axle-end assembly requires comprehensive attention. The braking system also shows signs of neglect; the tester found the offside rear disc significantly worn during the 2026 failure, and the front discs remained pitted and scored despite the subsequent pass. The 2026 failure for exposed cords on the offside front tyre indicates that basic safety-critical checks were ignored by the previous owner. The buyer should also verify that the rear seat belt issues which caused a failure in 2025 have been properly rectified and secured. Given the history of suspension and brake-related faults, a physical inspection for play in the steering and thickness of the discs is essential to ensure no further hidden degradation exists beyond the recorded advisories.