2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

5,349 MOT tests in 2024. 71.2% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time71.2%
Failed or needed repairs28.8%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,349 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    239 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    198 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    119 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.4%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.9%
  2. Tyres9.7%
  3. Brakes9.7%
  4. Lights & electrics9.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Body & chassis1.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2013 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 71.2% of 2013 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,349 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volkswagen Touran?

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

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).