2004 Volkswagen Touran 2.0L Diesel · UNZ 8061

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record of passing its most recent MOT on 23 April 2025 at 150,176 miles. The absence of any recorded defects or advisories across the last three years suggests a vehicle that is well maintained or has had significant preventative work carried out. While the record shows failures on the same day as the passes in both 2024 and 2025, the lack of listed defects suggests these were likely administrative errors or minor issues rectified instantly on site. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the car. It covered 8,401 miles between March 2023 and April 2024, and a further 5,258 miles between April 2024 and April 2025. This average of roughly 6,826 miles per year indicates regular use without excessive wear or long periods of standing, which typically helps preserve rubber seals and prevents battery degradation. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must manually inspect the chassis and suspension. Vehicles of this era and mileage often suffer from corrosion on the sills and rear subframe, which may not always be flagged if the structural integrity remains marginally acceptable. Check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishment, as these are high-wear items for a twenty-two-year-old Touran. Verify the service history for timing belt and water pump replacements. The MOT record confirms the car is legally roadworthy, but it does not track internal engine health or scheduled fluid changes. A physical check of the brake discs for lip wear and the tyres for uneven tread patterns will confirm if the alignment is correct and if the previous owner adhered to a strict maintenance schedule beyond the minimum legal requirements.