2018 Volkswagen Touran · 12,604 MOT tests
2018 Volkswagen Touran reliability
2018 Volkswagen Tourans fail 16.9% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 18 Touran years (12,604 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- 16.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 41,477
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,604
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.5% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Touran
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Lights and electrics4.9%
- Brakes2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Suspension1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 2.21%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.86%
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 1.51%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.48%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.4%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.57%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (6.28%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.21%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Touran year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2018 Volkswagen Tourans fail 16.9% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 18 Touran years (12,604 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Touran MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (2.21% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.03% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volkswagen Touran have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Volkswagen Touran shows 41,477 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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