2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

1,618 MOT tests in 2024. 64.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time64.6%
Failed or needed repairs35.4%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,618 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    80 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  7. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.0%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    52 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.5%
  2. Suspension18.0%
  3. Brakes15.0%
  4. Tyres7.2%
  5. Seat belts & airbags6.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  8. Body & chassis4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.3%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.1%

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 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 64.6% of 2006 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,618 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 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 2006 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).