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Volkswagen Touareg MOT Results

Registered in 2006
65.8% pass rate
from 2,510 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touareg is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Springs (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Coil springs (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Coil spring (70% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Suspension arms (29% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joints (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.44% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings (73% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.080% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.080% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.040% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (36% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.040% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.080% fail on Horn
      • 0.040% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.20% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.040% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.040% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.2% fail on Brakes (33% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.00% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.28% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.76% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Brake pads (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.48% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.040% fail on Servos
      • 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.080% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.040% fail on Servos
    • 0.040% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.040% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment
      • 0.040% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 1.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (30% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.080% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.080% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.64% fail on Spark ignition (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.040% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.040% fail on Undertray
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Drive shafts (71% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Joints (71% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.52% fail on Prop shafts (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Bearing housing (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Joints
        • 0.080% fail on Flexible couplings (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Fuel system (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.040% fail on System
    • 0.64% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.040% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.040% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.040% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.040% fail on Chassis
      • 0.040% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.040% fail on Body
      • 0.040% fail on Other body component
    • 0.040% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.040% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (46% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Track rod end (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Other components
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.040% fail on Steering column
  • 0.48% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Condition
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