2016 Volkswagen Touran 1.6L Diesel · OU16 OSM

The most recent MOT, conducted on 2 January 2026 at 180,719 miles, returned a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the preceding test in December 2024, which failed on multiple suspension and linkage advisories. The maintenance trend appears to have stabilised and improved sharply, suggesting the previous owner addressed the flagged items promptly before the January 2026 test. However, the clean pass should be treated cautiously given the vehicle's high mileage and the recurring nature of certain advisories in earlier years. The vehicle has covered approximately 18,000 miles per year over its ten-year life, which is well above the UK average. The mileage progression is fairly consistent, with no prolonged gaps suggesting long periods of dormancy. Between the October 2023 test at 157,415 miles and the December 2024 test at 168,065 miles, roughly 10,650 miles were added in just over a year, and a further 12,630 miles were covered in the twelve months leading to the January 2026 test. This sustained high annual mileage places considerable stress on consumable and structural components, meaning wear rates will be faster than on a lower-mileage example of the same model. The MOT record reveals a recurring pattern of suspension wear across both axles. Front suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in September 2022 and again in January 2025, while rear suspension arm bushes appeared on the December 2024 failure. Anti-roll bar linkage dust covers were also flagged as no longer sealing effectively in December 2024, allowing dirt ingress that accelerates joint wear. A prospective buyer should have the front and rear suspension bushes, ball joints, and anti-roll bar links inspected for play and deterioration, paying particular attention to the rear shock absorbers, which have shown light oil misting in both the December 2024 and January 2025 tests. Brake condition has been a persistent advisory theme. Front brake discs were noted as worn in September 2022, October 2023, December 2024, and January 2025, and front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in September 2022. A physical inspection of disc thickness, pad depth, and caliper operation is advisable, along with checking for any uneven wear patterns that could indicate a binding caliper or seized slide pin. Tyre wear has also been a recurring advisory, with inner edge wear noted on the front tyres in both 2024 and 2025, suggesting possible tracking or alignment issues that should be verified on a four-wheel alignment rig.