2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

1,867 MOT tests in 2024. 75.7% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time75.7%
Failed or needed repairs24.3%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,867 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    80 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    38 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.2%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    27 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.7%
  2. Lights & electrics8.4%
  3. Brakes5.6%
  4. Tyres5.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%

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 2012 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 75.7% of 2012 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,867 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).