2014 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · MA14 XCU

MOT outcome – most recent test The latest MOT (2 Oct 2025, 156,036 mi) passed, but it recorded two notable defects: the front sub‑frame pin or bush is worn, and the fuel‑tank straps show corrosion. Both are advisory items – they did not cause a failure, but they indicate components that are beginning to deteriorate. Recurring pattern The only recurring theme in the five‑year MOT record is progressive wear. In 2024 the rear tyres were close to the legal limit, and a year later the front sub‑frame bush was flagged as worn. The fuel‑tank strap corrosion is a separate issue but also points to ageing metal components starting to give way. Apart from these, the earlier tests (2021‑2023) were clean. Trend – worsening or stable? The trend is moving from a clean slate (2021‑2023) to emerging wear items in the last two years. While the vehicle still passes, the appearance of two advisory defects suggests the condition is beginning to slip rather than improve. It is not yet a safety‑critical failure, but the wear is accumulating.