2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

2,956 MOT tests in 2024. 85.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.9%
Failed or needed repairs14.1%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,956 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    87 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    32 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    29 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.5%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension6.5%
  2. Tyres5.3%
  3. Brakes2.1%
  4. Lights & electrics1.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.4%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2019 Volkswagen Touareg cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 4)90.0%3,007 tests
2024 pass rate (age 5)85.9%2,956 tests
Change in one year−4.1 pointsaverage car: −1.4 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2019 Volkswagen Touareg is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

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: 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 2019 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 85.9% of 2019 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,956 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen Touareg?

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

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Touareg reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Touareg getting worse with age?

In 2023, 90.0% passed first time. In 2024, 85.9% passed (−4.1 points). An average car that age changed by −1.4 points, so the 2019 Volkswagen Touareg is ageing worse than average.