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Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 reliable? We analysed 983 real MOT tests across 191 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 983 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.0%
Typical Mileage
101,527mi
Annual Mileage
9,214mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106.

Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,577 mi/yr
Typical
9,214 mi/yr
Average
9,922 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,690 mi/yr

Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
101,527 mi
75th Percentile
129,899 mi
95th Percentile
168,993 mi
Max Recorded
220,919 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 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 106 THIS CAR 88.0% 983 101,527 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
Fiat Marea 115 Elx 63.4% 634 68,327 mi 27 yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106?

The Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.0% across 983 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 owner drives around 9,214 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 106 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 reliable?
Based on 983 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 has a 88.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 does around 9,214 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 106?
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.