2017 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · SL67 HHU

Brake wear and tyre‑monitoring reliability dominate the recent MOT picture; the latest test on 30 April 2026 recorded thin‑wear advisories on three of the four brake pads and, a year earlier, a failure was logged for an inoperative tyre pressure monitoring system together with a sidewall cut on the off‑side front tyre. Apart from that isolated failure, the car has passed four consecutive tests without recorded defects, indicating that the majority of the vehicle’s safety‑critical systems have remained within acceptable limits, but the emerging brake‑pad wear and the prior TPMS fault flag points to components that will need attention before long‑term use. At 56 757 mi after nine years the average annual mileage sits around 6 300 mi, which aligns with typical private‑use patterns and suggests no periods of extreme low‑use that might conceal hidden corrosion or component ageing. The MOT record shows no significant gaps between tests, implying the mileage has been logged consistently and there have been no long stretches of inactivity that could exacerbate rubber or metal degradation. This moderate usage level generally translates to brake discs, suspension bushings and drivetrain elements being in the mid‑life stage, where wear rates become more noticeable and proactive inspection is advisable. Prospective buyers should focus the pre‑purchase test drive on the braking system: listen for any squeal or grinding that could indicate pad material nearing the wear limit, feel for pedal pulsation that might betray uneven disc wear, and verify that the pads are still within the manufacturer’s minimum thickness (typically around 3 mm). Given the advisory on thin pads, budgeting for a full pad set replacement – and possibly disc resurfacing or replacement if scoring or run‑out is evident – is prudent. The earlier TPMS malfunction and sidewall damage also warrant a thorough tyre inspection; check for any cuts, bulges or uneven tread wear on all four tyres, confirm that the pressure sensors illuminate correctly on the dashboard, and ensure the tyre pressures can be set and held within the recommended range. While no other MOT‑recorded faults appear, the vehicle’s age means a visual check of the suspension arms, bushings and subframe for any signs of corrosion or fatigue is sensible, as is a brief assessment of steering feel for play or binding. A functional exhaust system without excessive smoke or rattles, and intact bodywork without rust at wheel arches or under the chassis, will round out the evaluation. Addressing the brake‑pad wear and confirming the TPMS is operational should bring the car back to a solid road‑worthiness baseline for continued use.