2005 Volkswagen Touran · 12,867 MOT tests
2005 Volkswagen Touran reliability
2005 Volkswagen Tourans fail 46.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 Touran years (12,867 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- 46.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 146,337
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,867
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.2% of tests fail here (102% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Volkswagen Touran
Fail rate by area
- Suspension22.9%
- Lights and electrics15.9%
- Brakes13.9%
- Body, chassis and structure12.5%
- Tyres10.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.32%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 6.7%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.34%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 3.92%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Stop lamp not working 3.75%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.61%
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 (23.98%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (22.12%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.15%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.07%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.77%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touran year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2005 Volkswagen Tourans fail 46.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 Touran years (12,867 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Volkswagen Touran MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.32% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (6.7% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Volkswagen Touran have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Volkswagen Touran shows 146,337 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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