2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

1,830 MOT tests in 2024. 51.9% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time51.9%
Failed or needed repairs48.1%
Typical mileage at test150,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,830 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.3%
    118 marked dangerous
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    109 marked dangerous
  8. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated3.4%
  9. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.9%
  2. Suspension28.6%
  3. Brakes22.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks14.4%
  5. Tyres12.0%
  6. Body & chassis10.3%
  7. Steering7.4%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn21.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2004 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 51.9% of 2004 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,830 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Volkswagen Touran?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).