Volkswagen Touareg MOT Results

Registered in 2016
79.2% pass rate
from 3,981 tests in 2021
(31% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touareg is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (54 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 10% fail on Rear fog lamp (54 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rear fog lamp (55 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.025% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.58% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.025% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.025% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.050% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers (26% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.025% fail on View to rear
      • 0.025% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.13% fail on Brake discs and drums (74% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Brake discs (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.075% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.050% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.050% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic parking brake (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.025% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.025% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.025% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Compression ignition (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.40% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.075% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.050% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.38% fail on Suspension (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Coil springs (76% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Coil spring (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.025% fail on Other suspension component
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.25% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.025% fail on Condition
  • 0.20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Transmission
      • 0.075% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.075% fail on Joints
    • 0.050% fail on Seats
      • 0.050% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.025% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Panel
    • 0.025% fail on Doors
      • 0.025% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
  • 0.075% fail on Steering
    • 0.050% fail on Power steering (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Operation
      • 0.025% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.025% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack
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