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Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI reliable? We analysed 1,715 real MOT tests across 288 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,715 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.1%
Typical Mileage
86,675mi
Annual Mileage
9,613mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI Number Plates

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

Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
7,100 mi/yr
Typical
9,613 mi/yr
Average
10,317 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,987 mi/yr

Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
86,675 mi
75th Percentile
119,568 mi
95th Percentile
164,566 mi
Max Recorded
744,453 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech 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 SE Blue Tech TDI THIS CAR 89.1% 1,715 86,675 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
Trabant P601 73.9% 1,624 55,401 mi 42 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI?

The Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.1% across 1,715 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI owner drives around 9,613 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 SE Blue Tech TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI reliable?
Based on 1,715 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI has a 89.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI does around 9,613 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Touran SE Blue Tech 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.