2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

4,225 MOT tests in 2024. 81.2% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time81.2%
Failed or needed repairs18.8%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,225 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    151 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    96 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    85 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.0%
  2. Tyres6.9%
  3. Brakes3.2%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Suspension1.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.7%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2017 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 81.2% of 2017 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,225 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volkswagen Touran?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).