Volkswagen Touran R-Line Tsi S-A
From 385 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 14 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 tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 3 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
| service brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 65.3% of Touran R-Line Tsi S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £87.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 84.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Touran R-Line Tsi S-As tested had between 19,404 and 33,974 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,466 median miles, the Touran R-Line Tsi S-A has 0.057 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 R-Line Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Touran R-Line Tsi S-A has a 86% MOT pass rate based on 385 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Touran R-Line Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Touran R-Line Tsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Touran R-Line Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Touran R-Line Tsi S-A is 24,466 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,404 and 33,974 miles.
Buying a used Touran R-Line Tsi S-A?
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.
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