Volkswagen Touareg MOT Results
Registered in 201679.2% pass rate
from 3,981 tests in 2021
(31% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touareg is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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10% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(54 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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10% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(54 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.025% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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
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0.33% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.33% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
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0.33% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.025% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
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10% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(54 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Tyres
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth
- 2.1% fail on Condition
- 0.050% fail on Size/type
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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)
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0.10% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.10% fail on Windscreen
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0.025% fail on
View to rear
- 0.025% fail on Mirrors
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2.1% fail on
Brakes
(26% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(30% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.3% fail on Brake pads
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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)
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1.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.40% fail on
Brake performance
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0.15% fail on
Service brake performance
(63% better than other 2016 cars)
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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
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0.15% fail on
Rbt
(62% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.075% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
- 0.050% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.050% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.15% fail on
Service brake performance
(63% better than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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0.050% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.025% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.025% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.025% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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1.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(30% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(68% worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(68% worse than other 2016 cars)
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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)
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0.025% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.025% fail on NOx sensor
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0.40% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.95% fail on
Compression ignition
(180% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.075% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.050% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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1.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(68% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Suspension
(82% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Springs
(76% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Coil springs
(76% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Coil spring (76% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Coil springs
(76% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.025% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.025% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.025% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.025% fail on Other suspension component
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0.28% fail on
Springs
(76% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.35% fail on Registration plates
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0.25% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.025% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.025% fail on Condition
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0.20% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(63% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.075% fail on
Transmission
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0.075% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.075% fail on Joints
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0.075% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.050% fail on
Seats
- 0.050% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.025% fail on Exhaust system
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0.025% fail on
Body
- 0.025% fail on Panel
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0.025% fail on
Doors
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0.025% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.025% fail on Door condition
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0.025% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.075% fail on
Transmission
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0.10% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.10% fail on Attachment
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0.075% fail on
Steering
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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
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0.025% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.025% fail on Steering rack
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0.050% fail on
Power steering
(11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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Volkswagen Touareg (2010 - 2018)
As comfortable and imperious as a Range Rover, spacious cabin and boot, classy and understated image.