2016 Volkswagen Touran 1.6L Diesel · SC16 SKN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of developing suspension wear. While it passed its latest test in February 2026 at 74,424 miles, the tester identified play in the nearside front inner track rod end ball joint. This follows a failure in March 2025 regarding a severely deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust cover. Although these issues were rectified, the recurring appearance of front end component fatigue suggests that rubber bushes and joints are reaching the end of their functional life. At 74,424 miles, the Touran reflects a consistent usage pattern typical for its age, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. The data shows steady operation with a 16,000-mile interval recorded between February 2024 and March 2025, and another 8,500 miles between March 2025 and February 2026. This regular interval generally suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which helps prevent internal corrosion and brake seizing often seen in low-use cars. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to assess the extent of the play in the track rod ends. Given the previous failure of the anti-roll bar linkage, it is necessary to check all ball joints and rubber boots for signs of tearing or grease leakage. The 2025 failure for low tread depth on both front tyres indicates that the previous owner neglected basic maintenance until a test failure, so the current tyre condition should be scrutinized for uneven wear which would point to alignment issues.