2011 Volkswagen Touareg · 6,590 MOT tests
2011 Volkswagen Touareg reliability
2011 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 24.9% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Touareg years (6,590 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- 24.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 114,138
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,590
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.3%
- Lights and electrics6.6%
- Tyres5.2%
- Brakes4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Seat belts and airbags1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.21%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 1.2%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.05%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.03%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.2%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.98%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.63%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.57%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.2%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touareg year
The full picture: Volkswagen Touareg reliability. Before you pay for any Volkswagen Touareg, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
2011 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 24.9% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Touareg years (6,590 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.41% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volkswagen Touareg shows 114,138 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Check a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.