2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

1,117 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,117 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    51 marked dangerous
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.3%
  7. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  9. Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.0%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics27.3%
  2. Suspension19.5%
  3. Brakes17.8%
  4. Seat belts & airbags6.8%
  5. Tyres6.4%
  6. Body & chassis6.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.1%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.4%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 62.6% of 2005 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,117 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).