Volkswagen Touareg MOT Results

Registered in 2013
81.8% pass rate
from 2,429 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2013 cars)
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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touareg is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Springs (76% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Coil springs (76% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Coil spring (77% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.082% fail on Suspension arms (97% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.041% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.041% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.41% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.041% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.041% fail on Switch
    • 0.37% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.041% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes (49% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (38% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.16% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Brake performance (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.041% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.041% fail on Rbt
          • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.49% fail on Anti-lock braking system (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Electronic stability control (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Electronic braking system (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic parking brake (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.041% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility (56% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (51% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Washers (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.041% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.041% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.041% fail on View to rear
      • 0.041% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.74% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.45% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
    • 0.041% fail on Airbags
      • 0.041% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses (25 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
    • 0.082% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.041% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.041% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.25% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust emissions (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Compression ignition (87% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.041% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.082% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.082% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.082% fail on Condition
    • 0.082% fail on Attachment
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Panel
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