2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate and common faults

3,600 MOT tests in 2024. 81.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time81.3%
Failed or needed repairs18.8%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,600 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    119 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    84 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    72 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.0%
  2. Lights & electrics6.8%
  3. Brakes4.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  5. Suspension2.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt6.1%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2016 Volkswagen Touran?

In 2024, 81.3% of 2016 Volkswagen Touran cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,600 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volkswagen Touran?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Volkswagen Touran reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).