2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

3,849 MOT tests in 2024. 78.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time78.1%
Failed or needed repairs21.9%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,849 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working7.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    103 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    85 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    32 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.5%
  2. Tyres5.4%
  3. Suspension3.9%
  4. Brakes3.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2016 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 78.1% of 2016 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,849 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).