Volkswagen Touareg Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Touareg reliable? We analysed 582,886 real MOT tests across 50,422 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Touareg is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, coil spring broken and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Touareg.
Volkswagen Touareg Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Touareg. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Touareg MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Touareg to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Touareg Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Touareg fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volkswagen Touareg Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Touareg models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Touareg Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Touareg owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Touareg MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Touareg year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 121 | 90.9% | 21,389 | 28,769 | 38,170 |
| 2022 | 204 | 90.2% | 23,663 | 33,286 | 47,332 |
| 2021 | 735 | 90.6% | 29,406 | 39,298 | 52,102 |
| 2020 | 2,355 | 92.0% | 28,027 | 39,487 | 54,037 |
| 2019 | 14,864 | 88.9% | 29,585 | 42,200 | 57,763 |
| 2018 | 9,556 | 88.9% | 31,188 | 45,233 | 62,773 |
| 2017 | 26,677 | 84.0% | 36,140 | 51,224 | 69,555 |
| 2016 | 35,410 | 83.2% | 39,314 | 56,207 | 76,419 |
| 2015 | 43,573 | 83.1% | 42,119 | 61,231 | 83,540 |
| 2014 | 36,139 | 85.5% | 46,163 | 67,932 | 92,365 |
| 2013 | 30,478 | 85.2% | 49,990 | 73,907 | 100,044 |
| 2012 | 27,813 | 84.4% | 53,465 | 79,173 | 106,590 |
| 2011 | 28,328 | 82.9% | 55,962 | 84,541 | 115,266 |
| 2010 | 14,257 | 79.5% | 57,735 | 88,077 | 119,156 |
| 2009 | 25,614 | 77.0% | 56,987 | 86,288 | 116,884 |
| 2008 | 39,759 | 76.6% | 61,176 | 91,547 | 124,015 |
| 2007 | 61,850 | 76.6% | 62,708 | 93,993 | 126,072 |
| 2006 | 64,926 | 77.3% | 65,933 | 97,215 | 130,652 |
| 2005 | 57,501 | 76.6% | 66,762 | 98,327 | 130,652 |
| 2004 | 44,241 | 76.8% | 62,757 | 92,605 | 123,510 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Touareg Last?
Based on 50,422 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Touareg Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Touareg MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Touareg
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.0% MOT pass rate from 2,355 tests
76.6% MOT pass rate from 57,501 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Touareg is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.0% across 2,355 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volkswagen Touareg Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Touareg THIS CAR | 80.3% | 582,886 | 78,248 mi | 23 yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Seat Arona | 87.1% | 207,763 | 30,092 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Touareg outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen TouaregShould you buy a used Volkswagen Touareg?
The Volkswagen Touareg has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.3% across 582,886 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Volkswagen Touareg are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (7,919 recorded failures), coil spring broken (4,412), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3,462). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Touareg with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Volkswagen Touareg owner drives around 7,766 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Volkswagen Touareg models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.