2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

3,901 MOT tests in 2024. 52.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.3%
Failed or needed repairs47.7%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,901 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.0%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.4%
    254 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    219 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension32.3%
  2. Lights & electrics20.8%
  3. Brakes20.7%
  4. Body & chassis14.2%
  5. Tyres11.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks11.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags7.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn24.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2006 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 52.3% of 2006 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,901 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volkswagen Touran?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).