2004 Volkswagen Touran 2.0L Diesel · DU04 JMV

The 2004 Volkswagen Touran recorded at 144,573 miles failed its most recent MOT on 1 December 2023 with no defects listed, indicating a failure despite the absence of recorded faults. The alternating pass/fail pattern over the past three years, with two passes in 2021 and 2022 and two fails in late 2022 and 2023, shows no clear improvement and suggests intermittent issues that may not be captured in the defect log. The mileage accumulation aligns with the vehicle’s age, averaging roughly 6,600 miles per year, yet the intervals between tests reveal uneven usage: a 7,276‑mile increase over eleven months from November 2021 to November 2022, a 113‑mile rise in six days between 23 and 29 November 2022, and a 7,401‑mile surge in ten days from 23 November 2022 to 1 December 2023. These patterns indicate periods of intense driving interspersed with relatively low usage, but the overall mileage remains consistent with normal wear for a 22‑year‑old vehicle. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs and any binding rear brake calipers, verify the condition of the brake discs and pads, and look for structural rust on the chassis and wheel arches, as these components are prone to wear in high‑mileage Tourans. Additional checks of tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition and exhaust emission levels are advisable, along with a review of any previous repairs that may have addressed the recurring fail status.