2011 Volkswagen Touran · 20,912 MOT tests
2011 Volkswagen Touran reliability
2011 Volkswagen Tourans fail 31.8% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Touran years (20,912 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- 31.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 108,090
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,912
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: about average for its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.8% of tests fail here (15% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Touran
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.7%
- Lights and electrics8.8%
- Tyres8.8%
- Brakes6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.91%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.46%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.43%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.16%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.72%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.14%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.47%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.98%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touran year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2011 Volkswagen Tourans fail 31.8% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Touran years (20,912 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Touran MOT?
Most often anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.91% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.46% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volkswagen Touran have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volkswagen Touran shows 108,090 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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