2010 Volkswagen Touran 1.9L Diesel · LC10 TPY

A significant period of inactivity defines this vehicle's current status, as there have been no recorded MOT tests since August 2022. While the car achieved a clean pass on 17 August 2022, this followed a failure just two weeks prior involving a dangerous tyre condition, a fractured offside front coil spring, and lighting faults. The transition from a failure with multiple major defects to a clean pass suggests the necessary repairs were carried out, but the subsequent four-year absence from the testing regime is the primary mechanical concern. With 168,315 miles accumulated over sixteen years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 10,520 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a multi-purpose vehicle of this age. However, the mechanical implications of this mileage are now secondary to the prolonged period of dormancy. Long-term standing often leads to the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of moving parts, which may outweigh the wear associated with its average annual mileage. Inspection should focus heavily on the front suspension and chassis components. Given the previous failure of the offside front coil spring and the advisory regarding the nearside front suspension arm bush, a test drive must be conducted to identify any knocking or clunking sounds when traversing uneven surfaces. Any steering pull or instability under braking would indicate that the previously flagged suspension wear has progressed or that new issues have developed during the vehicle's period of inactivity. Particular attention must be paid to the tyres and braking system. The 2022 records highlighted severe wear and structural failure of the rear tyres, and after several years of standing, the rubber is likely to have perished or developed flat spots. Check for binding calipers or sticking brake pads, which are common after long periods of disuse, and listen for any grinding or abnormal noise from the wheel hubs that could indicate seized bearings or corroded brake discs.