2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

1,576 MOT tests in 2024. 85.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time85.2%
Failed or needed repairs14.8%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,576 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    56 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working1.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    15 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.5%
    16 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension6.2%
  2. Tyres5.3%
  3. Lights & electrics2.3%
  4. Brakes1.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.1%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2018 Volkswagen Touareg cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 5)86.7%1,562 tests
2024 pass rate (age 6)85.2%1,576 tests
Change in one year−1.5 pointsaverage car: −1.7 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2018 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 2018 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 85.2% of 2018 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,576 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Touareg getting worse with age?

In 2023, 86.7% passed first time. In 2024, 85.2% passed (−1.5 points). An average car that age changed by −1.7 points, so the 2018 Volkswagen Touareg is ageing about the same as average.