2011 Volkswagen Touran 2.0L Diesel · AV11 UBN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred suspension and tyre repairs. In the most recent test on January 2026 at 117,270 miles, the car passed only after failing for a serious fluid leak on the nearside rear shock absorber. While the immediate failure was addressed, the persistence of advisories regarding worn front lower arm bushes and deteriorating rear tyres suggests a pattern where the owner only replaces components when they threaten an MOT pass rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 117,270 miles over 15 years, the Touran averages approximately 7,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows steady progression, with roughly 6,500 miles covered between the January 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 7,000 miles between early 2025 and early 2026. This consistent accumulation indicates the vehicle does not sit idle, which explains why rubber components are perished despite moderate mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the lower arm bushes have been flagged as worn across three consecutive years since 2024. The light misting of oil on the offside front shock absorber has persisted since at least 2024, indicating a seal that is nearing-failure point. Furthermore, the recurring inner wear on the rear tyres suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn camber geometry that has remained unaddressed, which will continue to cause premature failure of new rubber if not rectified.