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Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 859 real MOT tests across 280 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 859 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.1%
Typical Mileage
30,457mi
Annual Mileage
7,594mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a.

Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.4%
2022
88.7%
2021
84%
2020

Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3

Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,026 mi/yr
Typical
7,594 mi/yr
Average
8,872 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,512 mi/yr

Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 73 90.4% 19,396 24,116 37,345
2021 390 88.7% 21,179 30,608 43,941
2020 369 84.0% 22,332 31,728 43,171

How Long Does a Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a Last?

Based on 280 Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.8 years
Median
4.0 years

Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
30,457 mi
75th Percentile
42,972 mi
95th Percentile
65,859 mi
Max Recorded
139,844 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a

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

Best year
2022

90.4% MOT pass rate from 73 tests

Year to avoid
2020

84.0% MOT pass rate from 369 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.4% across 73 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a THIS CAR 87.1% 859 30,457 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
Vauxhall Combo Life Elite S/s Auto 85.6% 1,588 21,301 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a?

The Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.1% across 859 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 Touran R-line TSI S-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 Touran R-line TSI S-a owner drives around 7,594 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 Touran R-line TSI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a reliable?
Based on 859 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a has a 87.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a does around 7,594 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-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 Touran R-line TSI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Touran R-line TSI S-a is 2022 with a 90.4% pass rate across 73 tests.