2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

4,882 MOT tests in 2024. 73.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time73.2%
Failed or needed repairs26.8%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,882 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5%
    230 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    160 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    86 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.9%
  2. Tyres10.6%
  3. Lights & electrics9.1%
  4. Brakes7.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%

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 ply or cords exposed. 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 2014 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 73.2% of 2014 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,882 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volkswagen Touran?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).