2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

2,837 MOT tests in 2024. 52.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time52.9%
Failed or needed repairs47.1%
Typical mileage at test148,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,837 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    207 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    166 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.8%
  7. Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.4%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.2%
  10. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension31.9%
  2. Lights & electrics22.7%
  3. Brakes22.1%
  4. Body & chassis14.5%
  5. Tyres12.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags7.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm28.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn26.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.2%

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 2005 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 52.9% of 2005 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,837 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).