Volkswagen Touran MOT Results

Registered in 2005
51.9% pass rate
from 6,011 tests in 2021
(9.8% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Touran is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Suspension arms (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint (24% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Suspension arm (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Springs (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Coil springs (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Coil spring (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.53% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Axles
      • 0.22% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Sub-frames (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.067% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters (55% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.45% fail on Horn
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.033% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.53% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.017% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.033% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.33% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.33% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Halfshafts
    • 1.00% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.72% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.60% fail on Doors
      • 0.45% fail on Other passenger's door (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition (86% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Catch
      • 0.100% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.100% fail on Door condition
      • 0.067% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
        • 0.017% fail on Catch
        • 0.017% fail on Hinge
    • 0.50% fail on Body (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Panel
      • 0.033% fail on Body condition
    • 0.37% fail on Chassis
      • 0.35% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.017% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.033% fail on Hose
      • 0.017% fail on Tank
      • 0.017% fail on System
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Seats
      • 0.100% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.083% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.100% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.083% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.017% fail on Bracket
    • 0.033% fail on Load security
      • 0.033% fail on Tailgate (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.017% fail on Cabs
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance (25% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (26% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (29% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.100% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.083% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.017% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Pivot
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.60% fail on Flexible brake hoses (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Servos (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (25 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Operation (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Leaks
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.067% fail on Pedal
    • 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.100% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.067% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 9.7% fail on Tyres (50% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Condition (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 9.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.050% fail on Other emission control equipment (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.40% fail on Catalyst emissions (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on Emissions not tested (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.050% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.033% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Washers (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (37% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.017% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.067% fail on Bonnet (69% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 6.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts (98% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.100% fail on Requirements
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment
      • 0.017% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.017% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 3.1% fail on Steering (20% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components (23% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end (21% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
        • 0.017% fail on Steering component
      • 0.017% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.017% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.017% fail on Components
    • 0.48% fail on Electronic power steering (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Steering gear (39% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.050% fail on Power steering (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Operation
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.017% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.017% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.91% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.017% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.100% fail on Condition
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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