2013 Volkswagen Touareg · 9,366 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Touareg reliability
2013 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Touareg years (9,366 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- 20.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 96,447
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,366
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.6%
- Tyres4.7%
- Lights and electrics4.6%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.04%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.05%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.92%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.68%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.6%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.95%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.32%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.01%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.49%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.45%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touareg year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 20.4% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Touareg years (9,366 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.25% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.04% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Touareg shows 96,447 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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