2009 Volkswagen Touran 1.9L Diesel · DU59 VCJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 101,425 miles passed with a single advisory for a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This mirrors a similar advisory from September 2024 at 98,547 miles, indicating that the owner consistently delays tyre replacement until the components reach failure point. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 101,425 miles is low, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with a gap of over 13,000 miles between September 2023 and October 2025. While this low mileage reduces overall wear on the drivetrain and engine, the interval between tests often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the recurring perishing tyres and deteriorated CV joint boots noted between 2021 and 2022. A buyer must scrutinise theের suspension and rubber components due to a history of multiple mechanical failures. The 2022 test at 83,496 miles flagged a severely deteriorated CV joint boot, a misting offside front shock absorber, and a worn anti-roll bar linkage, which suggest the front suspension assembly is aging. The 2024 advisory for a corroded offside rear coil spring is a critical point for a vehicle of this age, as structural corrosion on springs often leads to sudden fracture if not monitored and replaced. The oil leak noted in 2021 at 77,653 miles should be re-examined to ensure it has not worsened into a significant leak. Given the history of cracking tyres and perished boots, the vehicle has likely sat stationary for extended periods, which causes dry-rot in seals and tyres. A physical inspection of the current state of all tyres and the integrity of the exhaust system is essential to ensure the low mileage has not masked underlying structural or material degradation.