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Volkswagen Touran S TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Touran S TDI reliable? We analysed 1,626 real MOT tests across 439 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,626 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.0%
Typical Mileage
154,556mi
Annual Mileage
7,983mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Touran S TDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Touran S TDI.

Volkswagen Touran S TDI Number Plates

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

Volkswagen Touran S TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,396 mi/yr
Typical
7,983 mi/yr
Average
8,871 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,478 mi/yr

Volkswagen Touran S TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
154,556 mi
75th Percentile
181,847 mi
95th Percentile
224,902 mi
Max Recorded
1,605,300 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Touran S TDI Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Touran S TDI THIS CAR 74.0% 1,626 154,556 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
Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimate PHEV Auto 91.9% 1,457 35,893 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Touran S TDI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Touran S TDI?

The Volkswagen Touran S TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.0% across 1,626 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Volkswagen Touran S TDI owner drives around 7,983 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 S TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Touran S TDI reliable?
Based on 1,626 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Touran S TDI has a 74.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Touran S TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Touran S TDI do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Touran S TDI does around 7,983 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Touran S TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Touran S TDI?
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.