Cheap Volkswagen Touran Wheel Hub

The Touran has run across two main generations in the UK: the Mk1 from 2003 to 2015 (with a facelift around 2010) and the Mk2 from 2015 onwards. Generation is one of the most important factors for wheel hub fitment, as the two generations use different platform underpinnings, so you'll want to confirm which generation your car belongs to before ordering. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker.

Both a 2009 and a 2012 Touran fall within the Mk1 generation (2003–2015), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but be aware the Mk1 received a facelift in 2010 which may have brought running gear revisions including brake and hub changes. Whether a pre-facelift hub crosses over to a post-facelift car is not something we can confirm as fact, so route this specific question to the breaker with both registration numbers to check.

The Mk1 Touran ran from 2003 to 2015 and the Mk2 from 2015 onwards, and these sit on different platforms with different front and rear suspension geometry. Crossing that generation boundary means the hub carrier, bearing size, and brake flange dimensions are very likely to differ, making a straight swap unlikely. Confirm against both registrations with the breaker before purchasing.

Engine size can matter for wheel hub fitment because larger or more powerful engines typically run bigger brakes, and the hub must match the brake disc and bearing specification for that variant. A 2.0 TDI Touran, for example, may carry a different front hub assembly to a 1.2 TSI or 1.4 TSI of the same year. Always quote your exact engine size and registration to the breaker so they can match the correct specification.

Trim level alone — whether your car is an SE, SE L, R-Line, or any other grade — does not directly affect wheel hub fitment, as these are cosmetic and equipment distinctions rather than suspension platform differences. The factors that actually matter are generation, model year, and engine size, so a hub from an SE car is not automatically wrong for an R-Line of the same year and engine. Do bear in mind that an R-Line may have different brake disc sizes which would need the correct matching hub, so confirm the full specification with the breaker.

For the front axle, nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) hubs on the Touran are typically handed due to the ABS reluctor ring orientation and the geometry of the hub carrier, so always specify the correct side when contacting a breaker. Rear hubs may be less critical for side, but it is still good practice to confirm this with the breaker against your registration to avoid any issues with sensor pickup or brake line routing.