2006 Volkswagen Touran · 16,650 MOT tests
2006 Volkswagen Touran reliability
2006 Volkswagen Tourans fail 47.9% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 Touran years (16,650 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- 47.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 138,272
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,650
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: about average for its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.5% of tests fail here (141% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Touran
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23%
- Lights and electrics15.7%
- Brakes13.1%
- Body, chassis and structure12.4%
- Tyres11.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.21%
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%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 5.11%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.26%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 4.07%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 4.05%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (24.32%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (20.38%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.95%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.79%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.1%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touran year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2006 Volkswagen Tourans fail 47.9% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 Touran years (16,650 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Touran MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.21% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (6% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (5.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Volkswagen Touran have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Volkswagen Touran shows 138,272 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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