Volkswagen Touareg MOT Results
Registered in 200561.9% pass rate
from 1,952 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touareg is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Suspension
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9.3% fail on
Springs
(98% worse than other 2005 cars)
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9.3% fail on
Coil springs
(100% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 9.2% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Mounting
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9.3% fail on
Coil springs
(100% worse than other 2005 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
- 2.0% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Ball joint
- 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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1.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(76% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joints (59% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Linkage
- 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
(5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Operation
- 0.10% fail on Levelling valve (44 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Bellows
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0.15% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint
- 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers (88% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.051% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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9.3% fail on
Springs
(98% worse than other 2005 cars)
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14% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(15% better than other 2005 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
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3.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.9% fail on
Headlamps
(44% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp (44% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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2.9% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.9% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
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2.9% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.77% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.77% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.77% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.77% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.36% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.20% fail on Trailer electrical socket (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Horn
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0.15% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.15% fail on Position lamp
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0.10% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.10% fail on Switch
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10% fail on
Brakes
(24% better than other 2005 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Brake performance
(21% better than other 2005 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 2.6% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(64% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Rbt
(68% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Decelerometer
(3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Rbt
(68% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.41% fail on
Parking brake performance
(74% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Rbt
(80% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.10% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.051% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.051% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.31% fail on
Rbt
(80% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(68% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(89% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance
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4.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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2.4% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(62% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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1.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(44% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(44% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.87% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.87% fail on Brake discs
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0.051% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.051% fail on Cable
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1.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(44% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Parking brake control
(160% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Lever (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.36% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.31% fail on Hand lever
- 0.051% fail on Pedal
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0.20% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.10% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.10% fail on Servos
- 0.10% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2005 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Brake performance
(21% better than other 2005 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Tyres
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth
- 2.6% fail on Condition
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5.5% fail on
Visibility
(26% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Wipers
- 1.3% fail on Washers (63% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.31% fail on
View to rear
- 0.31% fail on Mirrors
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0.20% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.20% fail on Windscreen
- 0.15% fail on Bonnet
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4.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(28% better than other 2005 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(29% better than other 2005 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Compression ignition
(190% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.10% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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0.56% fail on
Spark ignition
(89% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.051% fail on Emissions not tested
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4.0% fail on
Compression ignition
(190% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.051% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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4.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(29% better than other 2005 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(66% worse than other 2005 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Seat belts
(92% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Requirements (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Attachment
- 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Airbags
- 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
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2.7% fail on
Seat belts
(92% worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(56% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Transmission
(41% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Drive shafts
(50% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Drive shaft
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0.41% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.26% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Joints
- 0.051% fail on Bearing housing
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1.7% fail on
Drive shafts
(50% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.46% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.46% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Doors
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0.15% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.15% fail on Door condition
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0.051% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.051% fail on Door condition
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0.051% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.051% fail on Door condition
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0.15% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.26% fail on
Seats
- 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.20% fail on
Body
- 0.10% fail on Panel
- 0.10% fail on Other body component
- 0.051% fail on Bumpers
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0.051% fail on
Towbar
- 0.051% fail on Other towbar components
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2.1% fail on
Transmission
(41% better than other 2005 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Steering
(41% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(41% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Track rod end (39% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Drag link end
- 0.051% fail on Steering arm
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0.41% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.41% fail on Steering rack
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0.26% fail on
Power steering
- 0.15% fail on Operation
- 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.051% fail on Other components
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0.10% fail on
Steering play
- 0.10% fail on Steering rack
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1.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(41% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.82% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.82% fail on Registration plates
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0.15% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.10% fail on Condition
- 0.051% fail on Attachment
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0.10% fail on
Seat belt installation check
(9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Anchorages (21 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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Volkswagen Touareg (2003 - 2010)
Luxurious, safe, accomplished 4x4. Comfortable on road, very capable off it. V10 TDI is astonishing, 2.5 TDI and 3.0 TDI the sensible choices.