2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

5,207 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.3%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,207 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.6%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.4%
    327 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    278 marked dangerous
  8. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.0%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.3%
  2. Lights & electrics19.3%
  3. Brakes12.8%
  4. Tyres12.0%
  5. Body & chassis10.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.1%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%

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: 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 2009 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2009 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,207 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Volkswagen Touran?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).