2007 Volkswagen Touran 2.0L Diesel · WR57 KYX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 4 December 2025 at 160,626 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failure followed by a pass. In both December 2024 and December 2025, the car failed the test just one or two days before successfully passing. This suggests the previous owner only addresses mechanical issues when legally compelled by the MOT test rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,454 miles per year. Between November 2023 at 144,256 miles and December 2024 at 152,706 miles, the car covered 8,450 miles in thirteen months. The subsequent interval saw another 7,920 miles covered before the December 2025 test. This regularity indicates consistent-term use which is generally better for older components than long periods of stagnation that cause degradation of rubber seals and brake fluid contamination. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the mechanical components that typically trigger last-minute MOT failures on this model. Since the record shows no specific defects recorded even on the failed attempts, it is impossible to confirm if the issues were minor items like bulbs and wiper wipers or more significant mechanical faults. Given the vehicle's age and high mileage, a thorough check of the structural integrity along the sills and wheel arches is essential to ensure corrosion has not progressed from surface rust to structural weakness. Additionally, inspect the suspension bushes and shock absorbers for excessive wear, as these components are common points of failure on Tourans of this mileage bracket.