2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

4,153 MOT tests in 2024. 75.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time75.7%
Failed or needed repairs24.3%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,153 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working6.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.1%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    143 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    67 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    47 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.5%
  2. Suspension6.7%
  3. Tyres5.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  5. Brakes3.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.4%

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: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 2015 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 75.7% of 2015 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,153 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).