Volkswagen Touareg MOT Results

Registered in 2011
76.5% pass rate
from 1,865 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touareg is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.8% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Springs (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Coil springs (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Coil spring (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension arms (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.054% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.054% fail on Suspension unit
  • 5.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.75% fail on Direction indicators (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Flashing type (57% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Brakes (47% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (83% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.054% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Electronic stability control (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.054% fail on Pedal
    • 0.054% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.54% fail on Washers (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.054% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.054% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Spark ignition (62% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.054% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.054% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.97% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.59% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
  • 0.43% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.054% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.054% fail on Seats
      • 0.054% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
  • 0.16% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.054% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.054% fail on Power steering
      • 0.054% fail on Operation
    • 0.054% fail on Steering play
      • 0.054% fail on Steering rack
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