2018 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · SO18 ECE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 50,383 miles passed, but flagged all four tyres as being near the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This suggests that the owner tends to replace consumables only when they reach failure points. While the vehicle has passed its inspections, the recurring nature of wear-related issues indicates a pattern of deferred maintenance. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between the 28,800 miles recorded in June 2021 and 50,383 miles in July 2025, the car covered 21,583 miles. This steady usage rate is generally favourable for the Touareg's suspension components, but the long intervals between tests mean the vehicle may have suffered from degradation of rubber components and fluid oxidation despite the low total mileage. A buyer should prioritise inspecting the suspension geometry and alignment, given the repeated reports of edge-wear on the tyres in both 2022 and 2025. This pattern often points to worn bushes or incorrect tracking settings rather than simple age. The braking system also requires close scrutiny; the record shows thin front pads in 2022 and an illuminated warning light in 2023. You must verify the current brake discs for excessive thinning or pitting, as the previous history suggests pads were allowed to run until the indicator was triggered.