2006 Volkswagen Touran 1.9L Diesel · LR06 LZW

This 2006 Volkswagen Touran presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 9 April 2026, recording 122,774 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A persistent offside front shock absorber oil misting advisory, first noted on 21 February 2023 at 108,134 miles, escalated into a full failure on 22 February 2024 at 112,823 miles. That same February 2024 test also flagged a minor central exhaust gas leak and an illuminated ABS warning lamp. All three defects were rectified before the 3 April 2024 retest at 112,877 miles, and the vehicle has since passed two consecutive annual MOTs without a single advisory. This pattern indicates attentive remedial work rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. Between April 2024 and April 2026, the Touran covered 8,547 miles, or roughly 4,274 miles per year. The prior two-year interval from February 2023 to February 2024 saw just 4,689 miles added, suggesting a period of lighter use. Overall, the 122,774 miles recorded across roughly twenty years equates to approximately 6,139 miles per year, which sits squarely within the typical range for a vehicle of this age. No suspicious gaps or sudden surges appear in the record. Despite the clean recent history, the February 2024 failure cluster warrants closer physical inspection. The offside front shock absorber had been weeping oil for over a year before it failed outright, meaning the damper may have been operating below optimal damping efficiency for an extended period. A buyer should have the front suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links examined for accelerated wear caused by the compromised damper. The ABS warning lamp fault, though resolved, could point to a reluctor ring, wheel speed sensor, or wiring issue that merits a diagnostic scan to confirm no residual fault codes remain stored in the control module. The minor exhaust leak at the central section also warrants a visual check of the full exhaust system for corrosion at joints and flexi-pipes, particularly given the vehicle's age.