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

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75.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.7%

vs Volkswagen Avg

23

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Volkswagen Touran — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Touran has an average MOT pass rate of 75.0%, which is 10.7 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Touran on the road.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Touran fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Touran 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.

Typical mileage for the Touran is around 42,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Touran, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Touran, 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 Touran performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 58 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2022

Based on 200 vehicles

97.5%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.4%

Mileage at 3yr

127k mi

2021

Based on 1,854 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

8.4%

Mileage at 3yr

44k mi

2020

Based on 5,898 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

9.9%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

2019

Based on 6,769 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

10.6%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

2018

Based on 8,935 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

2017

Based on 10,197 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

13.1%

Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

2016

Based on 8,712 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

13.0%

2015

Based on 9,156 vehicles

79.6%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

20.7%

Mileage at 10yr

155k mi

2014

Based on 11,997 vehicles

79.2%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

19.7%

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2013

Based on 13,622 vehicles

77.6%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

22.1%

Mileage at 10yr

154k mi

2012

Based on 14,229 vehicles

75.1%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

24.1%

Mileage at 10yr

171k mi

2011

Based on 14,988 vehicles

73.3%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

25.2%

2010

Based on 12,294 vehicles

65.3%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

31.7%

2009

Based on 13,484 vehicles

64.9%Below Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

32.2%

2008

Based on 13,061 vehicles

64.3%Below Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

32.3%

2007

Based on 14,600 vehicles

65.0%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

30.0%

2006

Based on 10,876 vehicles

60.4%Below Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

33.4%

2005

Based on 8,237 vehicles

60.7%Below Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

32.7%

2004

Based on 5,427 vehicles

61.3%Below Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

31.7%

2003

Based on 28,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

Mileage at 10yr

82k mi

2002

Based on 164 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

0

Based on 98,917 vehicles

77.4%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Touran

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

1

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.7%
2

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

2.4%
3

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.4%
4

A flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched

2.3%
5

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.2%

Typical Mileage — Volkswagen Touran

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2003 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Touran.

At 3 Years

24,000

miles

At 5 Years

42,000

miles

At 10 Years

82,000

miles

Volkswagen Touran — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Touran MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Touran?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Touran is 75.0% 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 Touran?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Touran are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.7%), An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction (2.4%), A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Touran reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 75.0%, the Volkswagen Touran is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Touran?
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 Touran?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Touran: 126,525 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Touran to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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