Volkswagen Touareg MOT Results

Registered in 2008

63.5% pass rate

from 1,903 tests in 2021

(9.3% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touareg is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 3.6% fail on Flashing type (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.8% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.7% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.053% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.63% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.63% fail on Horn (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.26% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.16% fail on Position lamp
14% fail on Suspension
- 11% fail on Springs (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 11% fail on Coil springs (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 11% fail on Coil spring (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Suspension arms (38% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.2% fail on Ball joint (43% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.53% fail on Anti-roll bars (88% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.053% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.053% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.47% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.37% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  - 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (70% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.16% fail on Ball joint
- 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers (89% better than other 2008 cars)
7.5% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2008 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.6% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.053% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.053% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.053% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.42% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      - 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.053% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.053% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.053% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.00% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.00% fail on Brake discs
- 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.53% fail on Lever
  - 0.11% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.53% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.053% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.21% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.053% fail on Pedal
- 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.053% fail on Master cylinder
  - 0.053% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
5.8% fail on Tyres
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.053% fail on Size/type
5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.9% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.58% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.53% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.11% fail on Particulate filter (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions (94% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.37% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.16% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Airbags
  - 0.053% fail on Drivers airbag
3.7% fail on Visibility (41% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Washers
- 1.3% fail on Wipers (56% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.16% fail on Windscreen
- 0.11% fail on View to rear
  - 0.11% fail on Mirrors
2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Transmission (67% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.58% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.21% fail on Flexible couplings (36 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Prop shaft
- 0.68% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Doors
  - 0.21% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.16% fail on Door condition
    - 0.053% fail on Catch
  - 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.16% fail on Door condition
  - 0.11% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.11% fail on Door condition
- 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.26% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.16% fail on Tank
  - 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.11% fail on Seats
  - 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.053% fail on Bumpers
- 0.053% fail on Body
  - 0.053% fail on Other body component
1.2% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Steering linkage components (64% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.63% fail on Track rod end (66% better than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.053% fail on Drag link end
- 0.21% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.21% fail on Steering rack
- 0.16% fail on Power steering
  - 0.053% fail on Operation
  - 0.053% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.053% fail on Pump
  - 0.053% fail on Other components
- 0.053% fail on Steering play
  - 0.053% fail on Steering rack
0.47% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.32% fail on Attachment
- 0.16% fail on Condition
0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.42% fail on Registration plates

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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.