VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN MOT pass rate
74.6% of 107,379 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN MOT tests pass.
At 74.6%, The TOURAN passes slightly less often than the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (79.0%).
At 74.6%, The VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN passes slightly less often 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 TOURAN tested at 0–3 years pass 90.9% of the time, compared with just 63.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.9% | 1,254 | 28,850 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.8% | 12,022 | 41,936 miles |
| 6–10 years | 83.4% | 22,052 | 77,884 miles |
| 10–15 years | 73.8% | 40,052 | 112,115 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.5% | 31,999 | 142,573 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN fails its MOT is suspension — present in 56.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 56.1% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 35.7% | Not working |
| Tyres | 31.1% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Brakes | 30.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 12.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 4.6% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.8% | Fixing missing |
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 TOURAN?
- 74.6% of VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN MOT tests pass, based on 107,379 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN fails its MOT is suspension — present in 56.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN'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.