2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

1,021 MOT tests in 2024. 87.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.9%
Failed or needed repairs12.1%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,021 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    40 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    22 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    17 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    12 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.2%
  2. Brakes3.2%
  3. Lights & electrics1.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  5. Suspension1.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2021 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 87.9% of 2021 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,021 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volkswagen Touran?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

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