2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

1,117 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,117 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened3.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    51 marked dangerous
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.3%
  7. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  9. Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.0%
  10. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.3%
  2. Suspension19.5%
  3. Brakes17.8%
  4. Seat belts & airbags6.8%
  5. Tyres6.4%
  6. Body & chassis6.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.1%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.4%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened10.1%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2005 Volkswagen Touareg cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 18)62.7%1,411 tests
2024 pass rate (age 19)62.6%1,117 tests
Change in one year−0.1 pointsaverage car: +0.3 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is ageing about the same as an average car.

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 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 62.6% of 2005 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,117 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg getting worse with age?

In 2023, 62.7% passed first time. In 2024, 62.6% passed (−0.1 points). An average car that age changed by +0.3 points, so the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is ageing about the same as average.