Volkswagen Touareg MOT Results

Registered in 2017
85.6% pass rate
from 3,376 tests in 2021
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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touareg is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (98% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (21 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (21 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (21 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.44% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.27% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.27% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.030% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.059% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.030% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.030% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.059% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.44% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic parking brake (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.089% fail on Pedal
    • 0.059% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.030% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.9% fail on Visibility (48% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (46% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Washers (61% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.089% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on View to rear
      • 0.030% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.41% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.030% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Springs
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.030% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.030% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
  • 0.24% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 0.059% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Panel
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
    • 0.030% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.030% fail on Seats
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.030% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.089% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
  • 0.059% fail on Steering
    • 0.059% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.059% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.030% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.030% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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