2016 Volkswagen Touareg · 14,726 MOT tests
2016 Volkswagen Touareg reliability
2016 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 20.1% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 Touareg years (14,726 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- 20.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 65,698
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,726
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 10.7% of tests fail here (52% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.7%
- Tyres4.5%
- Brakes2.6%
- Suspension2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 7.01%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.83%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.28%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.2%
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 1.04%
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 (11.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.42%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.61%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.45%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touareg year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
2016 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 20.1% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 Touareg years (14,726 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (7.01% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.83% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volkswagen Touareg shows 65,698 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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