2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

237 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test154,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 237 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.0%
  7. Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.5%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  10. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.0%
  2. Lights & electrics20.3%
  3. Brakes19.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.1%
  5. Tyres8.9%
  6. Body & chassis8.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm28.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn21.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.1%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened13.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2003 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2003 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 237 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Volkswagen Touran?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2003 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).