2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

1,954 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,954 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    91 marked dangerous
  4. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.8%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    69 marked dangerous
  9. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.0%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    48 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.3%
  2. Brakes19.5%
  3. Suspension18.8%
  4. Tyres7.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags6.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  7. Body & chassis4.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%

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 2007 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 62.6% of 2007 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,954 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).