2018 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L Diesel · YF68 PZP

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthiness rating of Pass, though the MOT history reveals a distinct deterioration in mechanical integrity starting in October 2024. The most recent test on 14 October 2025 at 54,763 miles was passed, but this was preceded by a failure on 14 October 2024 at 44,788 miles where a coil spring fractured or broke. This indicates a lack of consistent maintenance over the past two years, with the first failure occurring before the second test date. The subsequent tests in September 2023 and September 2022 were all passed, suggesting that while the vehicle has been driven recently, the critical suspension components have not been replaced or serviced according to the manufacturer's schedule. The mileage pattern is heavily skewed by the 2024 failure, which occurred at 44,788 miles after only 29,095 miles of recorded driving. This creates a significant gap in the data: the vehicle has maintained a low mileage baseline for the first two years but suffered a catastrophic failure on the third year, resulting in a total mileage of 34,636 miles. While the total mileage for the entire period is considered acceptable for an 8-year-old car, the specific failure mode on the rear spring and the subsequent pass on the front springs suggest the vehicle has been driven at a speed that has not accounted for the weight of the fractured spring, leading to premature wear on the suspension bushings. In conclusion, the buyer should inspect the vehicle for binding rear brakes and structural integrity of the suspension components, as the history indicates a recurring failure pattern. The vehicle has suffered a coil spring fracture that necessitates immediate professional assessment of the rear suspension, while the front springs remain passable based on the recent test. Given the lack of maintenance for the first two years, the buyer must verify that the front suspension bushings have been replaced and that the rear spring has been replaced to prevent future failures.