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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Touareg. Check any Touareg by registration number below.

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80.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.2%

vs Volkswagen Avg

20

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Volkswagen Touareg — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Touareg has an average MOT pass rate of 80.4%, which is 5.2 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Touareg is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Touareg for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Touareg, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Touareg performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 685 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

10.5%

Mileage at 3yr

56k mi

2020

Based on 2,104 vehicles

92.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

2019

Based on 9,019 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

11.7%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

2018

Based on 4,733 vehicles

88.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

13.1%

Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

2017

Based on 9,460 vehicles

82.0%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

19.9%

Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

2016

Based on 10,822 vehicles

83.1%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

17.3%

2015

Based on 12,379 vehicles

82.0%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

20.3%

Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

2014

Based on 9,331 vehicles

84.7%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

18.0%

Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

2013

Based on 6,974 vehicles

81.8%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

21.6%

Mileage at 10yr

156k mi

2012

Based on 5,370 vehicles

82.8%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

17.7%

Mileage at 10yr

165k mi

2011

Based on 4,817 vehicles

79.3%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

21.2%

2010

Based on 2,086 vehicles

74.7%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

25.5%

2009

Based on 3,257 vehicles

74.9%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

23.9%

2008

Based on 4,220 vehicles

71.6%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

27.0%

2007

Based on 5,978 vehicles

73.2%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

24.5%

2006

Based on 4,865 vehicles

73.3%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

23.1%

2005

Based on 3,319 vehicles

70.8%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

21.0%

2004

Based on 1,764 vehicles

74.2%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

19.5%

2003

Based on 470 vehicles

73.8%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

20.1%

0

Based on 42,941 vehicles

82.0%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

92k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Touareg

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.9%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.5%
3

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.3%
4

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.9%
5

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.7%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

2.9%

Offside

1.3%

Rear Offside

1.2%

Volkswagen Touareg — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Touareg MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Touareg?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Touareg is 80.4% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Touareg?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Touareg are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.9%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.5%), An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.4%, the Volkswagen Touareg is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Touareg?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Touareg?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Touareg: 56,441 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Touareg to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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