2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN2.0L Diesel

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of deferred suspension and consumable wear repairs. The most recent test in July 2025 at 180,004 miles identified severe deterioration of front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers on both sides, alongside an offside front tyre reaching the legal limit. This follows a similar advisory from the July 2024 test, suggesting that the owner only addresses these components once they reach an MOT failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 180,004 miles over 22 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 8,182 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a car of this age. The record shows consistent use, with roughly 3,000 miles driven between the July 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 2,700 miles between July 2023 and 2024. This steady mileage indicates the vehicle is not sitting idle, which means the drivetrain and suspension components are subject to constant mechanical fatigue. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension, as the history flags persistent issues with rear arm bushes in 2023 and leaking rear shock absorbers as early as 2021. The brake system also shows signs of age, with pitted rear discs noted in 2021 and worn front discs noted again in 2023. Given the recurring failures related to anti-roll bar links and bushes, a physical check for excessive play in the suspension geometry is essential to ensure the structural integrity of the chassis has not degraded beyond what the advisories suggest.