2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

1,989 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,989 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    71 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    25 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    16 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.4%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.3%
  2. Brakes2.3%
  3. Lights & electrics1.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.2%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 2019 TouaregAll Touareg years2021 Touareg →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2020 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,989 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 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).