Volkswagen Touran Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Touran car check
Is the Volkswagen Touran reliable? We analysed 1,718,428 real MOT tests across 119,227 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Touran is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, tyre has ply or cords exposed and coil spring broken. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Touran.
Volkswagen Touran Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Touran. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Touran MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Touran to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Touran Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Touran fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volkswagen Touran Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Touran models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Touran Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Touran owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Touran MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Touran year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 112 | 89.3% | 17,524 | 26,268 | 35,563 |
| 2022 | 517 | 89.4% | 16,958 | 25,395 | 35,420 |
| 2021 | 2,388 | 90.1% | 21,573 | 31,970 | 45,046 |
| 2020 | 7,973 | 89.3% | 20,875 | 31,270 | 45,019 |
| 2019 | 13,847 | 87.9% | 22,446 | 34,666 | 51,180 |
| 2018 | 23,999 | 84.6% | 27,062 | 41,255 | 60,375 |
| 2017 | 33,475 | 84.9% | 30,568 | 46,002 | 67,131 |
| 2016 | 31,818 | 84.3% | 34,895 | 52,661 | 76,611 |
| 2015 | 39,355 | 83.4% | 39,937 | 61,151 | 88,890 |
| 2014 | 56,961 | 82.2% | 41,988 | 64,986 | 93,986 |
| 2013 | 69,837 | 80.6% | 45,970 | 70,412 | 101,312 |
| 2012 | 85,318 | 79.8% | 50,954 | 78,014 | 110,522 |
| 2011 | 100,685 | 78.6% | 54,978 | 83,532 | 116,724 |
| 2010 | 103,197 | 74.6% | 55,311 | 86,030 | 120,374 |
| 2009 | 128,751 | 74.2% | 57,579 | 90,153 | 125,342 |
| 2008 | 142,845 | 74.4% | 60,660 | 93,370 | 128,296 |
| 2007 | 192,423 | 74.3% | 61,365 | 94,768 | 129,675 |
| 2006 | 207,175 | 71.2% | 61,370 | 94,013 | 128,704 |
| 2005 | 226,130 | 70.2% | 65,107 | 98,125 | 132,618 |
| 2004 | 203,510 | 70.6% | 63,780 | 96,746 | 131,116 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Touran Last?
Based on 119,227 Volkswagen Touran vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Touran Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Touran 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 Touran
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.1% MOT pass rate from 2,388 tests
70.2% MOT pass rate from 226,130 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Touran is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.1% across 2,388 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volkswagen Touran Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Touran THIS CAR | 74.9% | 1,718,428 | 86,001 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 |
| Hyundai IX35 | 78.3% | 720,823 | 62,397 mi | 16 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Touran sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen TouranShould you buy a used Volkswagen Touran?
The Volkswagen Touran has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.9% across 1,718,428 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Volkswagen Touran are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (45,204 recorded failures), tyre has ply or cords exposed (23,205), and coil spring broken (18,609). 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 Touran 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 Touran owner drives around 8,178 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 Touran 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.