2009 Volkswagen Touran 1.9L Diesel · CX59 VWB

A pronounced theme in this Touran’s MOT history is progressive wear and corrosion of suspension and drivetrain components, highlighted by a major off‑side rear coil‑spring fracture in 2021 and a series of recurring advisories for deteriorated CV‑boot, ball‑joint dust‑covers, coil‑spring corrosion and tyre edge wear. The most recent pass on 1 August 2025 still recorded a rear‑child‑seat obstruction and a front tyre approaching the legal limit, but no new failures, indicating that the vehicle has been able to meet the minimum safety standards despite the lingering wear points. At 141 200 mi over 17 years the average annual mileage sits around 8 300 mi, which is typical for a family MPV of this age and suggests no periods of unusually high use or long storage gaps. The mileage aligns with the gradual emergence of wear‑related advisories rather than a sudden spike in wear, meaning the components flagged have been subjected to normal wear cycles rather than extreme mileage stress. When inspecting the car, give particular attention to the front CV joint on the nearside – look for grease splatter around the joint and listen for a clicking or whine when accelerating through a corner, which would indicate boot failure progressing to joint wear. The ball‑joint dust‑covers on both front suspension arms are flagged as severely deteriorated; feel for any looseness or knocking when the wheels are rocked and watch for uneven tyre wear that could betray worn bushings or pin wear. The rear coil‑springs have been noted as corroded on both sides and previously fractured on the off‑side, so a visual check for rust pitting, cracks or sagging, and a road‑test for any rear‑end bounce or pull, are essential. Brake discs were recorded as worn and pitted in 2025, so inspect the disc surfaces for deep scoring and verify pad thickness; any pulsation through the pedal or squeal under braking could point to excessive wear. The oil‑leak advisory from 2024 warrants a check for fresh oil spots beneath the engine bay and a quick dip of the oil level to ensure the leak is not worsening. Finally, with multiple tyres reported as close to the legal tread limit, a tyre depth measurement is advisable and budgeting for at least one or two new tyres should be factored into the purchase.