2007 Volkswagen Touran 2.0L Diesel · YH07 YSX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 2025-09-09 at 126,541 miles, but with a significant advisory concerning parking brake efficiency — recorded as only just meeting the minimum requirement under regulation 1.4.2 (a) (i). This follows a pattern of recurring suspension and braking concerns over the past five years, with no evidence of resolution: rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints have been flagged for slight play in every test since 2021, and brake pad wear was noted as early as 2020. The parking brake issue suggests either long-standing neglect of brake adjustment or progressive deterioration of cables, shoes, or levers — not an isolated fault, but part of a broader trend of marginal compliance rather than robust mechanical health. Mileage accumulation has been steady and broadly consistent with average annual use: from 98,313 miles in June 2020 to 126,541 miles in September 2025 represents 28,228 miles over 5 years and 3 months — approximately 5,350 miles per year. There are no unexplained gaps or sudden spikes in the record; each test aligns chronologically with typical 12-month intervals, and the incremental increases support regular, moderate usage rather than intermittent or high-intensity operation. The absence of tests between May 2023 and September 2025 does not indicate a lapse — the 2025 test occurred within the allowable four-month early window before the 2024 expiry, preserving continuity. A buyer must inspect the rear brake system thoroughly — particularly the parking brake mechanism, including cable tension, shoe condition, and drum wear — given its borderline performance. Suspension components require close attention: both nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar linkages have shown play repeatedly since 2021, and the nearside front anti-roll bar dust cover was severely deteriorated as far back as 2022, suggesting possible corrosion or grease loss in associated ball joints. Tyre wear patterns from 2022 also point to potential alignment or geometry issues, so wheel bearings, control arm bushes, and steering rack mounts should be checked for play or cracking. No structural corrosion or exhaust emissions faults appear in the record, but visual inspection of subframe mounts and rear axle carriers remains advisable given the vehicle’s age and suspension history.