2009 Volkswagen Touran 1.9L Diesel · ND59 TWM

The 2025-10-29 MOT at 221,392 miles certifies the 2009 Volkswagen Touran as roadworthy, though it carries multiple advisories such as a corroded off‑side rear coil spring, a weakened rear sub‑frame, a damaged near‑side front track‑rod end dust cover and a tyre worn to 2 mm on the inner edge. The pattern of defects shows a worsening trend: suspension arm pins and bushes have been flagged repeatedly since 2021, brake binding has re‑appeared, and structural rust on the sill and sub‑frame has persisted across five consecutive tests, indicating that previous owners have not addressed underlying wear. Mileage accumulation is high for a 17‑year‑old vehicle, averaging about 13,000 miles per year. The odometer rose from 92,319 miles in February 2017 to 221,392 miles by October 2025, with incremental increases of roughly 6,000–11,000 miles per year and no extended periods of inactivity evident in the record, suggesting continuous use and accelerated wear on consumables and mechanical parts. A buyer should therefore inspect the condition of the rear and front suspension components, checking for excessive play in the arm pins, bushes, ball joints and the integrity of the coil spring and sub‑frame welds; examine tyre tread depth and alignment; verify that the braking system is free of binding and correctly adjusted; look for signs of CV joint boot deterioration or fluid leakage; and confirm the functionality of doors, seat‑belt buckles, washer fluid supply and the security of the boot lid, as these items have been recurrent failure points in recent tests.