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Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A reliable? We analysed 9,716 real MOT tests across 4,390 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 9,716 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.5%
Typical Mileage
37,450mi
Annual Mileage
9,121mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A.

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.1%
2023
92.9%
2022
91%
2021
91.1%
2020
96.8%
2019

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 33

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,216 mi/yr
Typical
9,121 mi/yr
Average
10,501 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,649 mi/yr

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 806 92.1% 22,815 29,997 39,177
2022 854 92.9% 25,347 33,008 44,831
2021 4,232 91.0% 28,090 37,372 49,250
2020 3,189 91.1% 28,385 38,378 51,664
2019 63 96.8% 26,976 38,722 51,266

How Long Does a Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A Last?

Based on 4,390 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
37,450 mi
75th Percentile
50,110 mi
95th Percentile
77,739 mi
Max Recorded
201,311 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2019

96.8% MOT pass rate from 63 tests

Year to avoid
2021

91.0% MOT pass rate from 4,232 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.8% across 63 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.0% — 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 V6 Black Edition TDI A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A THIS CAR 91.5% 9,716 37,450 mi — 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
Renault Clio S Edition Tce 87.3% 8,184 26,900 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A?

The Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.5% across 9,716 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

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 V6 Black Edition TDI A 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 V6 Black Edition TDI A owner drives around 9,121 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.

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.

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A reliable?
Based on 9,716 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A has a 91.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A does around 9,121 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TDI A is 2019 with a 96.8% pass rate across 63 tests.