2022 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A 3.0L Petrol · MD71 CLD

A broadly reassuring DVSA picture emerges for this 2022 Volkswagen Touareg, with two consecutive passes and only one advisory recorded across its MOT history. The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, accompanied solely by an advisory note for the nearside front tyre being worn close to the cord on its outer edge. The earlier test in January 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories or failures recorded, meaning there is no documented pattern of chronic component wear, structural corrosion, or recurring brake, suspension, or exhaust issues at this stage. The advisory itself is a fairly common finding on a heavy SUV of this type, often linked to front camber characteristics rather than any deeper mechanical fault, but it does indicate that the inner or outer shoulder of the front tyres is taking more load than the opposite side. Annual mileage of approximately 6,882 miles over the four-year life of the vehicle is broadly typical for a modern premium SUV used as a mix of commuting and longer journeys, rather than sitting idle for extended periods. There is no unusual gap in testing history or sudden mileage jump between the recorded tests, which suggests consistent usage rather than a long period of standing followed by a rapid catch-up in miles. Mechanically, this rate of accumulation is low enough to avoid accelerated wear of major drivetrain components but still high enough to keep the engine, transmission, four-wheel-drive system, and brake discs working through regular thermal cycles, which is generally favourable for preventing corrosion on the underbody and corrosion-related binding in the calipers. For a prospective buyer, the priority on inspection should be a thorough check of the nearside front tyre and its wear pattern, as an outer-edge wear close to the cord often points to an alignment or camber issue at the front axle. On a test drive, pay attention to any pulling to the left under braking or steady throttle, uneven steering self-centring, or a vague, drifting feeling through the steering wheel, all of which would suggest the front geometry needs attention before replacement tyres are fitted. It is also worth inspecting the offside front tyre's inner and outer edges for matching wear, as uneven shoulder wear across an axle frequently traces back to worn suspension bushes, a sagging coil spring, or a bent lower arm following a kerb impact. With the Touareg being a heavy vehicle running large-diameter wheels, any kerbing damage to the alloys should be examined closely, as a bent rim can produce exactly the asymmetric shoulder wear the advisory describes. Beyond the recorded advisory, a careful test drive over varied road surfaces is advisable to detect the typical wear issues seen on higher-mileage examples of this platform, particularly any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps, which can indicate worn upper or lower wishbone bushes, droplinks, or anti-roll bar mountings. The brakes should be checked for any judder through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm application, pointing to disc warpage that is common on vehicles used for predominantly low-speed urban driving. Finally, because the Touareg uses air suspension on many variants, the vehicle should be observed at standstill to confirm the body sits level with no sagging corner, and on the move there should be no hesitation or swaying through corners, both of which would indicate the air struts or compressor require attention beyond what the MOT history currently reveals.