2010 Volkswagen Touran 1.9L Diesel · LL10 AFJ

A persistent pattern of front suspension wear dominates the mechanical history of this 2010 Volkswagen Touran, with near-side and off-side front lower suspension arm pins or bushes flagged on four consecutive tests from 2023 through 2026. The most recent examination on 29 April 2026 recorded a pass but carried the same front lower arm advisories on both sides, indicating that the deterioration flagged three years earlier has not been rectified and has simply been tolerated within advisory thresholds at each subsequent visit. More seriously, the 1 May 2024 test resulted in a dangerous failure when both front tyres were found with ply or cords exposed, a defect indicative of rubber that had been run well beyond its safe service life. That dangerous outcome stands as the most significant roadworthiness event in the recorded history and warrants particular attention given the parallel advisories about front tyres worn close to the legal limit at the two preceding tests. Mileage accumulation across the recorded tests appears broadly consistent with a vehicle of this age and class, with the odometer reaching 105,268 miles over sixteen years, equating to a typical annual rate of roughly 6,580 miles. There are no prolonged gaps between tests that would suggest the vehicle was laid up for extended periods, and the absence of any mileage discontinuity means the wear observed can be reasonably attributed to continuous service rather than the unpredictable component ageing that accompanies long stationary periods. Given that the Touran has covered an above-average mileage for a 2010 MPV and shows no test omissions, mechanical fatigue on suspension, braking and drivetrain consumables should be regarded as proportionate to active use rather than accelerated by neglect. The front lower suspension arm pin or bush wear is the component demanding the closest physical scrutiny during any inspection. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises emanating from the front wheels over uneven surfaces, particularly speed humps and broken tarmac, and have a second person rock each front wheel side to side while the vehicle is raised or stationary to detect play in the arm joints. Because the advisories have persisted across four tests, the bushes have likely worn further than the previous examiner's tolerance allowed, so any perceptible movement or dull thud on turn-in should be considered grounds for renegotiation. Replacement of the front lower arm bushes or complete arms is a relatively common repair on this platform. The brake system history shows a steady progression of advisories on all four discs and the front pads, with wear, pitting and scoring noted in 2024 and disc wear across both axles in 2025, alongside a noted outer oil leak from the off-side front engine or gearbox area in the latest test. On inspection, the brake pedal should feel firm without excessive travel, and any judder felt through the steering wheel or seat under firm braking is likely confirmation that the pitted discs are now beyond the threshold for safe service. The oil leak should be checked by examining the off-side front underside for fresh oil residue on the subframe or driveshaft, and the level and condition of the engine oil verified on the dipstick for any signs of discolouration or emulsification. The 2024 dangerous tyre failure should also inform a close visual check of all four tyres for tread depth above the legal 1.6 mm limit, sidewall cracking and any exposed cords, as the prior event suggests the tyres may have previously been allowed to run excessively long before replacement.