2012 Volkswagen Touran · 19,661 MOT tests
2012 Volkswagen Touran reliability
2012 Volkswagen Tourans fail 29.6% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Touran years (19,661 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- 29.6%
- 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 11
- 99,152
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,661
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.7% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Touran
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.7%
- Tyres8.7%
- Lights and electrics8%
- Brakes6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.23%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.39%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.98%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.1%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.66%
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 (19.97%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.74%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.22%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touran year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2012 Volkswagen Tourans fail 29.6% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Touran years (19,661 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Touran MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.23% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.39% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volkswagen Touran have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volkswagen Touran shows 99,152 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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