2006 Volkswagen Touareg · 7,109 MOT tests
2006 Volkswagen Touareg reliability
2006 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 Touareg years (7,109 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- 34.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 141,434
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,109
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.1% of tests fail here (58% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16%
- Suspension12.3%
- Brakes10.5%
- Tyres5.8%
- Seat belts and airbags5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.4%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.91%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.59%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.43%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.86%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.26%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (6.58%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (6.51%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.2%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touareg year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
2006 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 Touareg years (7,109 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.4% of tests), position lamp not working (3.91% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Volkswagen Touareg shows 141,434 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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