2010 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN1.6L DIESEL

The 2010 Volkswagen Touran passed its most recent MOT on 29 October 2025 at 195,710 miles, but the maintenance trend is best described as stable rather than improving. The tester flagged six separate advisories for slight play across all four anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and the offside front suspension arm ball joint. Rear brake pads were also noted as wearing thin. None of these items caused a failure, yet the sheer volume of suspension-related advisories at the latest test suggests cumulative wear is now present across the front and rear axle linkages. An oil leak has appeared repeatedly in the record, first flagged in November 2022 at 157,805 miles, again at the November 2024 failure at 189,487 miles, and once more at the retest on the same date at 189,494 miles. The leak was classified as not excessive on each occasion, which typically points to a minor seep rather than a major gasket or seal failure, but its persistence across three years indicates it has not been rectified. The recorded mileage of 195,710 over roughly 16 years equates to approximately 12,232 miles per year, which is above the UK average for a vehicle of this age. The annual test intervals show a reasonably consistent pattern of use. Between November 2023 at 174,079 miles and November 2024 at 189,494 miles, the vehicle covered around 15,415 miles in a single year. The subsequent jump to 195,710 miles by October 2025 represents approximately 6,216 miles over 11 months, suggesting a slight reduction in usage toward the most recent period. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record that would indicate prolonged periods off the road, and the annual testing pattern is continuous from 2022 onward. A buyer inspecting this Touran in person should pay close attention to the front and rear suspension components. The repeated advisories for slight play in anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and the offside front suspension arm ball joint at the most recent test are typical of a high-mileage vehicle that has covered substantial distance on varied road surfaces. These joints should be checked for deterioration under load, as excessive play will affect handling precision and can accelerate tyre wear. The rear brake pads flagged as wearing thin in October 2025 are likely due for replacement, and the condition of the rear brake discs and calipers should be examined for uneven wear or binding. The persistent oil leak, while minor in the tester's assessment, warrants investigation at source. Common locations on this engine family include the valve cover gasket, oil filter housing, or camshaft seals. A thorough underbonnet inspection and a check of the exhaust system for oil contamination would be prudent. Tyre condition should also be verified, given the advisory for inner edge wear noted in November 2023, which may indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues that have not been addressed.