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Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 reliable? We analysed 667 real MOT tests across 119 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 667 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.9%
Typical Mileage
137,019mi
Annual Mileage
9,074mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 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 90.

Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,524 mi/yr
Typical
9,074 mi/yr
Average
9,708 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,195 mi/yr

Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
137,019 mi
75th Percentile
164,032 mi
95th Percentile
214,735 mi
Max Recorded
9,999,999 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 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 90 THIS CAR 82.9% 667 137,019 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 Meriva Life 8V 69.3% 485 92,608 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90?

The Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.9% across 667 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 90 owner drives around 9,074 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 90 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 reliable?
Based on 667 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 has a 82.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 does around 9,074 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 90?
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.