2020 Volkswagen Touran · 4,191 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen Touran reliability
2020 Volkswagen Tourans fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Touran years (4,191 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- 12.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tourans: 32.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 30,142
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,191
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.6% of tests fail here (44% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Touran
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Suspension1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.5%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.98%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.95%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.5%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.48%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.81%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.52%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.63%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.58%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.15%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2020 Volkswagen Tourans fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 18 Touran years (4,191 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Touran MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.5% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.98% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen Touran have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen Touran shows 30,142 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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