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

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Is the Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A reliable? We analysed 2,210 real MOT tests across 890 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,210 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.3%
Typical Mileage
33,261mi
Annual Mileage
7,823mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI 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 TSI A.

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A Number Plates

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

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

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

90.5%
2022
91.6%
2021
91.4%
2020

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6

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

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

Low usage
5,497 mi/yr
Typical
7,823 mi/yr
Average
9,231 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,935 mi/yr

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI 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 TSI A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 559 90.5% 22,949 30,658 42,428
2021 595 91.6% 26,630 35,489 45,991
2020 991 91.4% 23,656 33,323 44,616

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

Based on 890 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.5 years
Median
4.0 years

Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
33,261 mi
75th Percentile
44,587 mi
95th Percentile
69,569 mi
Max Recorded
159,923 mi

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

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

Best year
2021

91.6% MOT pass rate from 595 tests

Year to avoid
2022

90.5% MOT pass rate from 559 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 595 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.5% — 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 TSI 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 TSI A THIS CAR 91.3% 2,210 33,261 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
Honda CRM250 82.4% 3,258 14,526 mi 37 yrs

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

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

The Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.3% across 2,210 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 TSI 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 TSI A owner drives around 7,823 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 TSI A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A reliable?
Based on 2,210 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A has a 91.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A does around 7,823 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black Edition TSI A is 2021 with a 91.6% pass rate across 595 tests.