2012 Volkswagen Touran 1.6L Diesel · OV61 VTZ

The vehicle's recent MOT history shows an improving trend in terms of pass consistency. While the 2023 and 2024 tests both involved failures before achieving a pass, the most recent test on 14 April 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a pattern where the vehicle required remedial work to meet standards in previous years, but the latest entry suggests the immediate mechanical issues that caused those failures have been addressed. The recorded mileage of 96,339 miles for a 2012 model indicates an average annual usage of approximately 6,881 miles. This reflects relatively low mileage for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. The MOT records provided do not show specific mileage increments for each individual test, which prevents a precise calculation of annual distance traveled between 2023 and 2025, but the current total remains within typical parameters for this age profile. A prospective buyer should conduct a physical inspection of components that often trigger failures in vehicles of this age and usage pattern. Although the 2025 record is clean, the previous failures in May 2023 and April 2024 necessitate a close check of the braking system, suspension bushes, and tyre tread depths. Given the low annual mileage, the vehicle may have experienced periods of standing, so inspecting for signs of corrosion on the underside, brake disc surface oxidation, and the condition of rubber seals and hoses is advisable. The absence of recorded advisories in the most recent two years of testing is a notable change from the earlier failure history. However, because the MOT record does not provide details on the specific reasons for the 2023 and 2024 failures, a thorough inspection of the exhaust system and structural integrity is recommended to ensure no underlying issues remain unaddressed. buying_score: 68 risk_level: Low.