2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

733 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 733 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    33 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.6%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.5%
  8. Side repeaters: not working1.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    18 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.2%
  2. Suspension15.8%
  3. Brakes6.0%
  4. Tyres5.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.9%
  8. Body & chassis2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.4%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2010 Volkswagen Touareg cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 13)64.0%788 tests
2024 pass rate (age 14)67.4%733 tests
Change in one year+3.4 pointsaverage car: −0.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is ageing better than an average car, which is a good sign for keeping one longer.

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 2010 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2010 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 733 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg getting worse with age?

In 2023, 64.0% passed first time. In 2024, 67.4% passed (+3.4 points). An average car that age changed by −0.9 points, so the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is ageing better than average.