2016 Volkswagen Touran · 12,179 MOT tests
2016 Volkswagen Touran reliability
2016 Volkswagen Tourans fail 18% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Touran years (12,179 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- 18%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 61,510
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,179
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.8% of tests fail here (47% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Touran
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Brakes2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Suspension1.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 2.4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.7%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.55%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.44%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.59%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (6.05%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.42%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touran year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2016 Volkswagen Tourans fail 18% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Touran years (12,179 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Touran MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (2.4% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.09% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volkswagen Touran have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volkswagen Touran shows 61,510 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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