Volkswagen Touran MOT Results

Registered in 2012
70.8% pass rate
from 5,738 tests in 2021
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touran is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (14% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Springs (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Coil spring (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (29% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.035% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (90% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.017% fail on Size/type
  • 6.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.59% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.070% fail on Electrical equipment (69% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.035% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.052% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.052% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.052% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.5% fail on Brakes
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Electronic stability control (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.070% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.052% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.087% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.070% fail on Parking brake control (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Lever
    • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.035% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pedal
    • 0.035% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (42% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on View to rear
      • 0.035% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.44% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.017% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.070% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.070% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.052% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.035% fail on Undertray
      • 0.017% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Transmission (45% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Drive shafts (44% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Joints (47% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.017% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.035% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.052% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.035% fail on Tank
      • 0.017% fail on Pipe
    • 0.070% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Body
      • 0.052% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
    • 0.052% fail on Seats
      • 0.035% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.035% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.035% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.017% fail on Load security
      • 0.017% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.017% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.89% fail on Steering (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Electronic power steering (21 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
        • 0.017% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.017% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.017% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.64% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
      • 0.017% fail on Requirements
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.035% fail on Condition
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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