Volkswagen Touareg MOT Results
Registered in 201176.5% pass rate
from 1,865 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touareg is unusually good or bad.
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8.8% fail on
Suspension
(21% better than other 2011 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Springs
(79% worse than other 2011 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Coil springs
(79% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 8.3% fail on Coil spring (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Mounting
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8.3% fail on
Coil springs
(79% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.16% fail on
Suspension arms
(96% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers (85% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.054% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
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0.054% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.054% fail on Suspension unit
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8.3% fail on
Springs
(79% worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(45% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(40% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.054% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.2% fail on
Headlamps
(55% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.054% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.80% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.80% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.75% fail on
Direction indicators
(57% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Flashing type
(57% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (90% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Flashing type
(57% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (77% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.11% fail on Position lamp
- 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(40% better than other 2011 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
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3.6% fail on
Brakes
(47% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(44% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.3% fail on Brake pads
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0.32% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Brake discs (69% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.1% fail on
Brake performance
(66% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Service brake performance
(77% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Rbt
(83% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.054% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
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0.054% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
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0.27% fail on
Rbt
(83% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.21% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.054% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.16% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(88% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Service brake performance
(77% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.91% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(97% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Electronic stability control (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.21% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.054% fail on Pedal
- 0.054% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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1.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(44% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Visibility
(52% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Wipers
- 0.54% fail on Washers (77% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Bonnet
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0.11% fail on
View to rear
- 0.11% fail on Mirrors
- 0.054% fail on Driver's view
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0.054% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.054% fail on Windscreen
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1.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.2% fail on
Compression ignition
- 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Spark ignition
(62% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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1.2% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.054% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.054% fail on Engine oil leaks
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1.8% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.97% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.59% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.38% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.38% fail on Condition
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0.43% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(86% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Transmission
(83% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Body
- 0.11% fail on Other body component
- 0.054% fail on Exhaust system
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0.054% fail on
Seats
- 0.054% fail on Driver's seat
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0.21% fail on
Transmission
(83% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.38% fail on Registration plates
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0.27% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.27% fail on Attachment
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0.16% fail on
Steering
(91% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.054% fail on Track rod end
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0.054% fail on
Power steering
- 0.054% fail on Operation
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0.054% fail on
Steering play
- 0.054% fail on Steering rack
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0.054% fail on
Steering linkage components
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