2012 Volkswagen Touran 1.4L Petrol · MX62 XTT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear worsening trend regarding suspension and rubber components. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 104,802 miles passed, the tester identified multiple defects that were not present in previous years. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a series of mechanical advisories in 2026 suggests a shift toward reactive rather than preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 9,000 miles covered between February 2025 and February 2026, which coincides with the rapid appearance of wear on consumables and suspension parts. The vehicle remained relatively clean between 2023 and 2024, with only 27 miles recorded between those tests, but the recent surge in faults indicates the car is beginning to age out in its rubber components despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain. The February 2026 record flagged a deteriorated offside front drive shaft CV boot, worn nearside front tyre, and a failing offside anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover. These issues often lead to premature joint failure and steering-related knocks if not addressed immediately. Since the suspension arm bushes were noted as worn in both 2025 and 2026, the buyer should verify if these were replaced after the last test. The braking system also requires attention as the rear brake pads were flagged as thin during the 2025 test. Given that the nearside front tyre was nearing the legal limit in the most recent inspection, the previous owner appears to have neglected routine consumable checks. Check for signs of uneven wear on the brake discs and ensure that the perished rubber seals mentioned in the record have not allowed ingress to cause internal mechanical components.