Volkswagen Touran
From 119,088 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tourans fare better: 2021 models pass at 90.5% vs 63.6% for 2004.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 5,464 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5,464 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4,822 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3,234 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,027 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2,521 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2,516 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2,157 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,659 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,325 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 1,307 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 18% of Touran failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 44.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £120.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 82% while Diesel versions pass at 73.5%, a 9 percentage point gap.
Volkswagen Touran on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 5,116 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1,199 newly registered, a net loss of 3,917. At this rate, roughly 18.1 years until none remain. Now at 75.1% of its peak (94,316 in 2018 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 63,785 | 7,010 | +480 | -1,121 | -641 |
| 2025 Q2 | 64,593 | 6,843 | +185 | -1,329 | -1,144 |
| 2025 Q1 | 65,886 | 6,694 | +168 | -1,295 | -1,127 |
| 2024 Q4 | 67,172 | 6,535 | +366 | -1,371 | -1,005 |
| 2024 Q3 | 68,378 | 6,334 | +314 | -1,414 | -1,100 |
| 2024 Q2 | 69,624 | 6,188 | +189 | -1,286 | -1,097 |
| 2024 Q1 | 70,814 | 6,095 | +158 | -1,315 | -1,157 |
| 2023 Q4 | 72,215 | 5,851 | +145 | -1,240 | -1,095 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touran Se Tdi | Diesel | 7,382 | 17% |
| Touran Se Blue Tech Tdi | Diesel | 6,977 | 16% |
| Touran Se Tdi S-A | Petrol | 2,982 | 7% |
| Touran S Tdi 105 | Diesel | 2,911 | 7% |
| Touran Se Bluemotion T Tdi S-A | Diesel | 2,778 | 6% |
| Touran Se Tdi 105 | Diesel | 2,558 | 6% |
| Touran Se Family Tdi Bmt | Diesel | 2,070 | 5% |
| Touran Se Tdi Bmt | Diesel | 1,673 | 4% |
| Touran S Tdi 106 | Diesel | 1,553 | 3% |
| Touran Match Tdi | Diesel | 1,539 | 3% |
| Touran Se Family Tdi Bmt S-A | Diesel | 1,442 | 3% |
| Touran S Tdi | Diesel | 1,391 | 3% |
| Touran Sel Tsi S-A | Petrol | 1,338 | 3% |
| Touran Se Tdi 140 | Diesel | 1,335 | 3% |
| Touran S 102 | Petrol | 1,312 | 3% |
| Touran Sel Tsi Bmt S-A | Petrol | 1,146 | 3% |
| Touran Sport Tdi | Diesel | 1,134 | 3% |
| Touran S Blue Tech Tdi | Diesel | 1,096 | 2% |
| Touran Sport Tdi 140 | Diesel | 1,000 | 2% |
| Touran Se Family Tdi S-A | Diesel | 915 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 89.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 88% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 84.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
15 earlier years
| 2017 | 84% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2016 | 84.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 78.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2014 | 79.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2013 | 78.7% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2012 | 76.2% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2011 | 75% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2010 | 69.2% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2009 | 68% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 67.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 68.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 63.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2005 | 64.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2004 | 63.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2003 | 67.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tourans tested had between 79,638 and 145,149 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 119,399 median miles, the Touran has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Touran has a 75.1% MOT pass rate based on 119,088 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Touran?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Touran is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 5,464 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Volkswagen Tourans are on UK roads?
There are 63,785 Volkswagen Tourans currently licensed on UK roads, with 7,010 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Touran at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Touran is 119,399 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 79,638 and 145,149 miles.
Buying a used Touran?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £120 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.