2010 Volkswagen Touareg · 2,881 MOT tests
2010 Volkswagen Touareg reliability
2010 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Touareg years (2,881 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- 30.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 122,101
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,881
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.4% of tests fail here (45% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.3%
- Lights and electrics10.8%
- Tyres5.2%
- Brakes4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Seat belts and airbags2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.43%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 2.22%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.67%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.49%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.11%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.76%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (5.14%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touareg year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
2010 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 30.8% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Touareg years (2,881 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.43% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.22% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volkswagen Touareg have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volkswagen Touareg shows 122,101 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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