Volkswagen Touran MOT Results

Registered in 2009
59.6% pass rate
from 6,409 tests in 2021
(7.1% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touran is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.062% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 6.9% fail on Springs (19% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs (20% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring (20% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Mounting
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.031% fail on Sub-frames (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Sub-frame (84% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (26% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (24% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (28% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (28% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.047% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.016% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.016% fail on Switch
  • 9.5% fail on Tyres (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Condition (82% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums (34% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs (33% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.062% fail on Cable
        • 0.016% fail on Rod
        • 0.016% fail on Lever
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (45% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (37% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp) (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance (36% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.047% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.094% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.078% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.078% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.062% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.031% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (25 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.016% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
  • 6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Flexible couplings (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.094% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.094% fail on Joints
    • 0.55% fail on Exhaust system (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.062% fail on Panel
      • 0.062% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Body condition
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.094% fail on Undertray
    • 0.062% fail on Fuel system (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.047% fail on Chassis
      • 0.047% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.047% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.047% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.047% fail on Seats
      • 0.031% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.016% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.016% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.016% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.078% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.047% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.047% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.97% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.047% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.031% fail on Undertray
      • 0.016% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.031% fail on Indirect vision devices (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.062% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.031% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.094% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Steering linkage components (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Track rod end (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Operation
    • 0.047% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.031% fail on Steering play
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.75% fail on Road Wheels (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Attachment (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.016% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.016% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.016% fail on Retractable steps
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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