2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

5,647 MOT tests in 2024. 68.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time68.5%
Failed or needed repairs31.5%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,647 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    293 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    204 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    125 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  8. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.4%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension17.5%
  2. Lights & electrics10.7%
  3. Brakes9.9%
  4. Tyres9.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Wheels0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%

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: 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 2012 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 68.5% of 2012 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,647 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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 2012 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).