2021 Volkswagen Touareg · 1,751 MOT tests
2021 Volkswagen Touareg reliability
2021 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 Touareg years (1,751 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- 10.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Touaregs: 22.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 33,096
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,751
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1% of tests fail here (325% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Volkswagen Touareg
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.5%
- Brakes2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Number plates and VIN1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
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.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.63%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.63%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn to wear indicator 0.46%
Pads worn to the indicator are at their limit, reducing braking and needing immediate replacement.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.4%
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 (7.42%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.85%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (0.86%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.86%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touareg year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
2021 Volkswagen Touaregs fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 18 Touareg years (1,751 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Volkswagen Touareg MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.03% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.74% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (0.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Volkswagen Touareg have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Volkswagen Touareg shows 33,096 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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