2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

5,893 MOT tests in 2024. 66.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time66.6%
Failed or needed repairs33.4%
Typical mileage at test114,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,893 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.8%
    319 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    235 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    144 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  10. Side repeaters: not working1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.2%
  2. Lights & electrics11.9%
  3. Brakes10.7%
  4. Tyres10.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  6. Body & chassis3.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.5%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover 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 2011 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 66.6% of 2011 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,893 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Volkswagen Touran?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).