2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Volkswagen Touareg MOT pass rate and common faults

2,105 MOT tests in 2024. 89.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.8%
Failed or needed repairs10.2%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,105 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    57 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    29 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    29 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7%
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.7%
  2. Brakes1.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  4. Lights & electrics1.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.3%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Volkswagen Touareg?

In 2024, 89.8% of 2021 Volkswagen Touareg cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,105 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volkswagen Touareg?

The most common failure reasons were 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 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).