2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

4,878 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,878 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.6%
    313 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    235 marked dangerous
  7. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.8%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    150 marked dangerous
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.5%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension30.1%
  2. Lights & electrics17.6%
  3. Brakes16.1%
  4. Tyres11.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  7. Body & chassis4.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.8%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.5%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover 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 2010 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 58.9% of 2010 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,878 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volkswagen Touran?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).