VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG MOT pass rate
83.5% of 72,600 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG MOT tests pass.
The TOUAREG has a pass rate of 83.5%, a little higher than the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (79.0%).
The VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG has a pass rate of 83.5%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG tested at 0–3 years pass 95.0% of the time, compared with just 73.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.0% | 2,945 | 32,182 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.8% | 14,657 | 45,863 miles |
| 6–10 years | 83.6% | 25,373 | 76,971 miles |
| 10–15 years | 82.4% | 16,438 | 111,819 miles |
| 15+ years | 73.9% | 13,187 | 141,437 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 42.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 37.2% | Fractured or broken |
| Tyres | 25.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 23.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 9.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 2.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG?
- 83.5% of VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG MOT tests pass, based on 72,600 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 42.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.