2015 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · PF65 ERU

The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 23 August 2025 at 132,752 miles returning a clean pass with zero defects. Every recorded test in the history, stretching back to October 2021, has passed without a single advisory or failure. This is a strong indicator that the vehicle has been consistently maintained to a high standard, with no recurring mechanical or structural issues flagged by any tester over nearly five years of documented inspections. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained, heavy use. The vehicle has covered approximately 31,900 miles in the five years between the October 2021 test at 100,852 miles and the August 2025 test at 132,752 miles, averaging roughly 6,380 miles per year in that window. However, the broader picture from new is more telling. At roughly 12,068 miles per year over its eleven-year life, this Touareg has been driven well above the typical UK average. The annual increments between tests are fairly consistent, with no dramatic spikes or suspicious gaps that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The 2022 test on 11 October at 111,505 miles sits slightly later in the year than the August pattern seen in 2023, 2024, and 2025, but the mileage step from 100,852 to 111,505 over twelve months is entirely plausible. Despite the clean MOT record, the high mileage demands a careful physical inspection. A buyer should examine the suspension components closely, particularly the front lower arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and rear trailing arm bushes, as these wear items degrade faster under sustained high-mileage use even when they have not yet reached an MOT failure threshold. The condition of the brake discs and pads should be checked for uneven wear or lipping, and the calipers inspected for any sign of binding, which can develop gradually between tests. The exhaust system, including the DPF and catalytic converter, warrants attention given the mileage, as does the condition of the underbody for any corrosion on subframes, sills, or suspension mounting points that may not yet constitute a failure but could become costly. Tyre condition and age should also be verified, as high-mileage vehicles often see uneven wear patterns from alignment drift or worn geometry that a tester may not flag unless tread depth is below the legal minimum.