2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

5,501 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,501 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.3%
    330 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    299 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.7%
  2. Lights & electrics18.9%
  3. Brakes16.2%
  4. Tyres11.6%
  5. Body & chassis10.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  8. Steering4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn22.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.0%

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: 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 2007 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2007 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,501 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volkswagen Touran?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).