2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

3,798 MOT tests in 2024. 74.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time74.1%
Failed or needed repairs25.9%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,798 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2%
    158 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    135 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    92 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.2%
  2. Tyres10.2%
  3. Brakes9.0%
  4. Lights & electrics6.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.8%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.0%

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: 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 2015 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 74.1% of 2015 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,798 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volkswagen Touran?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).