2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

3,084 MOT tests in 2024. 80.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time80.1%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,084 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    142 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    80 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    35 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%
  9. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative0.6%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.4%
  2. Tyres5.7%
  3. Lights & electrics5.3%
  4. Brakes4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

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 thick11.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.4%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2014 Volkswagen Touareg cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 9)80.2%3,140 tests
2024 pass rate (age 10)80.1%3,084 tests
Change in one year−0.1 pointsaverage car: −1.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2014 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 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 80.1% of 2014 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,084 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg getting worse with age?

In 2023, 80.2% passed first time. In 2024, 80.1% passed (−0.1 points). An average car that age changed by −1.8 points, so the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is ageing better than average.