2013 Volkswagen Touran 1.6L Diesel · MV63 XLT

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a pass on 23 April 2026 at 102,990 miles. While the most recent result is a pass, the maintenance trend shows signs of worsening mechanical wear. The April 2026 test followed a failure just one week earlier, where the vehicle failed on parking brake efficiency, a binding nearside front service brake, and damaged anti-roll bar dust covers. The recurrence of worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside rear, which were flagged in the April 2026 pass as advisories, suggests that while the immediate failures were rectified, the suspension components are approaching the end of their serviceable life. The mileage profile indicates a significant recent increase in usage. Between the March 2025 test at 69,820 miles and the April 2026 test at 102,990 miles, the vehicle covered 33,170 miles in just over a year. This represents a sharp departure from the historical average of approximately 7,900 miles per year. This sudden spike in annual mileage explains the rapid degradation of consumable components like brakes and suspension bushes. The gap between the May 2025 pass and the April 2026 failure period highlights a vehicle that has transitioned from light use to much heavier, more frequent road work. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly. The tester noted worn suspension arm pins or bushes in both the April 2026 pass and the preceding failure, indicating these parts are nearing a critical state. Given the recent failure of the offside front coil spring in March 2025, the entire suspension system should be checked for fatigue or further fractures. The braking system also requires close scrutiny; although the binding nearside front brake and parking brake efficiency issues were addressed to secure the April 2026 pass, the history of pitted brake discs and binding calipers suggests the braking hardware may be nearing its replacement interval.