2013 Volkswagen Touran 1.6L Diesel · LS13 YAX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its MOT on 23 September 2025 at 88,118 miles just six days after a significant initial failure. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive repair rather than proactive upkeep. The 2025 failure at 88,051 miles revealed a long list of defects across the suspension, lighting, and safety systems, indicating that the vehicle was driven with multiple mechanical components nearing failure before the test was finally conducted. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage family vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. Between September 2022 (56,032 miles) and September 2024 (77,670 miles), the car covered 21,638 miles. The most recent interval saw 10,448 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This relatively low annual mileage explains the wear on certain brake components but can also contribute to the degradation of rubber components like bushes and perished tyres despite the low odometer reading. A buyer must personally inspect the front-end suspension thoroughly, as the 2025 record flagged worn lower suspension arm bushes, perished anti-roll bar linkage dust covers, and a severely deteriorated CV boot. While these were addressed to secure the recent pass, the presence of multiple rubber failures suggests the suspension is reaching the end of its service life. The middle-row seatbelt buckle also requires verification of proper locking functionality, as this was a specific safety failure in the most recent test. Brake maintenance shows a recurring pattern of wear, with thin pads and worn discs noted in 2023 and 2024. Although the 2025 test recorded no brake defects, the buyer should confirm if the discs and pads were replaced during the recent repairs. The 2025 failure also highlighted front tyres worn to the legal limit and on the edges, suggesting a potential alignment issue that should be checked to prevent further premature tyre wear in the future.