2007 Volkswagen Touran 1.9L Diesel · WU07 GKL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of deferred repairs regarding wear items. While it passed its most recent test in February 2025 at 114,426 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior at 114,363 miles due to an insecure headlamp. The subsequent pass retained a significant list of advisories including oil leaks, weeping shock absorbers, play in anti-roll bar linkages, and thinning brake pads, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults once they prevent a pass. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between February 2022 at 93,456 miles and February 2025 at 114,426 miles, the car covered 20,970 miles, maintaining a steady usage rate. This low annual mileage is generally positive, though the age of the vehicle explains the degradation of rubber components, such as the perished suspension bushes and deteriorated dust covers that have appeared repeatedly across the four years of records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension systems. The record shows a recurring history of worn arm bushes, track rod ends, and anti-roll bar linkages, which can compromise steering precision and cause tyre wear. The persistent inner wear on rear tyres noted in 2022, 2023, and 2025 strongly suggests a chronic alignment issue that remains unresolved. Additionally, the light misting on the nearside front shock absorber indicates the seal is failing and will eventually require replacement. The engine oil leak noted in the February 2025 test requires close monitoring to determine if it is a minor gasket seep or a more significant leak. Attention should also be paid to the seat belt webbing and buckles, which were flagged as damaged in the most recent failure and advisories. Given the age of the vehicle and the nature of the reported faults, a professional check of the braking system and structural integrity is Advised to ensure no hidden corrosion exists beyond what the MOT tester captured.