2014 Volkswagen Touran 2.0L Diesel · LS14 FBU

The most recent MOT test on 4 April 2026 was recorded as a pass with no defects or advisories, which represents a clean and positive outcome for the vehicle at its present odometer reading. Looking back over the recorded test history, the overall maintenance trend appears broadly stable rather than progressively deteriorating, although a small cluster of minor and advisory items emerged in the 2024 and 2025 tests before being resolved. The 2026 clean pass suggests that the rectification work undertaken after the 2025 failure, primarily involving the windscreen washer system and wiper blades, was completed satisfactorily, and that no new mechanical concerns have subsequently been identified by the examining station. For a vehicle now entering its thirteenth year of service, this clean and current test position is reassuring and supports a positive initial view of the car's roadworthiness. The recorded mileage of 129,163 miles against a 2014 registration equates to an average annual use of approximately 10,764 miles, which sits comfortably within typical parameters for a family-oriented MPV of this age and class. There are no conspicuous gaps in the MOT record that would suggest long periods of standing or unlicensed storage, and no evidence of unusually rapid mileage accumulation between tests that might imply heavy commercial or high-mileage private use. This moderate, consistent usage pattern tends to be mechanically favourable, as it generally avoids both the corrosion and seal degradation associated with prolonged standing and the accelerated wear of clutches, turbochargers, timing chains, suspension components and braking systems associated with very high annual mileages. The current odometer reading should, however, be cross-referenced against the V5C document and any available service history to confirm continuity. The recurring advisory concerning deterioration of both the front and rear registration plates, noted across multiple tests from 2023 through 2025, is a cosmetic rather than mechanical issue, although it warrants the fitment of replacement plates at the point of sale to avoid a future test failure, as further UV exposure will likely render them illegible. The 2024 failure for both headlamp aim being too high is a straightforward alignment item that can be corrected by a technician adjusting the headlamp levelling mechanism, and should be rechecked on a test drive by parking on level ground and confirming the beam pattern sits below the horizontal reference line. The 2025 failure for an inoperative windscreen washer and defective wiper blades was resolved at the subsequent pass, but the buyer should verify washer function on both front and rear jets and confirm that the wiper blades sweep cleanly without smearing, as perished rubber is a common age-related item on a vehicle of this vintage. The persistent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System warning indicated on the 2025 tests merits investigation, typically pointing to a failing sensor battery in one or more wheel valves, which will illuminate the dash warning regardless of correct inflation pressures. Beyond the recorded MOT history, a prospective buyer of a 2014 Touran with this mileage profile should conduct a thorough physical inspection commensurate with its age and usage. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking from age, even where tread depth remains adequate, as twelve-year-old sidewall rubber can degrade regardless of wear. Brake discs should be inspected for lipping and surface corrosion, particularly given the predominantly urban annual mileage that may involve frequent low-speed use, and caliper slides exercised to confirm they are not seizing. The 12-volt battery health should be checked, as original equipment units are now well beyond typical service life, and coolant, brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid should be assessed against calendar-based replacement schedules rather than mileage alone. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which on this platform can indicate worn lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links or top mounts, as well as any juddering through the brake pedal under light pedal pressure suggesting warped front discs. Oil leaks from the cam chain tensioner cover, turbo oil feed pipes, and the rear main engine seal are also age-related items worth a visual check on the underside, and a scan for any stored diagnostic trouble codes would be prudent given the vehicle's accumulated mileage.