2007 Volkswagen Touran 2.0L Diesel · LE07 GZS

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 27 January 2024 at 135,475 miles, but this followed a failed test on the same day, indicating unresolved issues that were not corrected before retesting. The maintenance trend is worsening, with multiple critical faults recurring across consecutive tests, particularly in the suspension, braking, and drivetrain systems. The fact that the same advisory items — such as the deteriorated CV boots and slight play in anti-roll bar joints — persisted from 2023 into 2024 shows a pattern of deferred repairs rather than proactive maintenance. The recorded mileage of 135,475 miles over 19 years equates to an average of 7,130 per year, which is typical for its age. However, the gap between the February 2023 and January 2024 tests shows only 6,965 miles covered in 11 months, suggesting the car was driven more intensively in that period than in previous years. This rapid usage coincides with the emergence of multiple brake and suspension failures, raising concerns that wear was accelerated by heavier use or poor prior servicing. The absence of any MOT between February 2021 and February 2023 also leaves a 24-month gap where condition could have deteriorated unchecked. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly — the fractured coil spring and damaged shock absorber from early 2023 were severe enough to fail the test, and the persistent play in the anti-roll bar ball joints indicates worn or loose mounting points that compromise handling. The CV boots on both front drive shafts have been severely deteriorated since at least 2021; if not replaced, grease loss will soon destroy the joints, leading to dangerous failure on the move. The brake system shows a history of binding, imbalance, and corroded hoses — all signs of neglected fluid maintenance and potential caliper seizure. The rear brake hose corrosion noted in 2023 is a critical structural risk, and the door catch failure suggests general neglect of non-safety components. There is no evidence of structural rust in the records, but the age and mileage warrant a full underbody inspection for hidden corrosion, especially around the wheel arches and suspension mounting points.