2020 Volkswagen Touareg · 4,888 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen Touareg reliability
2020 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Touareg years (4,888 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- 8.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 36,513
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,888
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1% of tests fail here (23% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Touareg
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Brakes1.6%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
- Suspension0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.45%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.41%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.35%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Brake pads worn to wear indicator 0.31%
Pads worn to the indicator are at their limit, reducing braking and needing immediate replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.35%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.19%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (0.92%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touareg year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
2020 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Touareg years (4,888 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Touareg MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.45% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.78% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen Touareg have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen Touareg shows 36,513 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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