What are the common problems with the 3-5 year old Volkswagen Touran?

The top failure areas for the 3-5-year-old Volkswagen Touran are: Tyres (2.9% risk), Lamps & Electrics (1.8% risk), Visibility (1.3% risk).

Volkswagen Touran MOT Failure Rate — 3-5 Years Old

Q: Is a 3-5 year old Volkswagen Touran reliable?

Based on 42,563 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Volkswagen Touran has a 14.8% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

14.8%

MOT failure rate for 3-5-year-old Volkswagen Touran vehicles

Based on 42,563 MOT tests

13.2pp below the UK average (28%)

Volkswagen Touran shows good reliability at this age, with a 14.8% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (3-5 Years)

Which parts of a 3-5-year-old Volkswagen Touran are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Tyres 2.9%

Lamps & Electrics 1.8%

Visibility 1.3%

Brakes 1.1%

Suspension 0.5%

Body & Chassis 0.1%

Steering 0.0%

How Does This Compare?

Volkswagen Touran MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	14.4%	8,773	Visibility
3-5 years	14.8%	42,563	Tyres
6-10 years	23.9%	99,988	Suspension
11-15 years	38.2%	127,908	Suspension
15+ years	46.5%	54,401	Suspension

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 3-5 year old Volkswagen Touran reliable?

Yes. Based on 42,563 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Volkswagen Touran vehicles have a 14.8% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 3-5 year old Volkswagen Touran?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Tyres — 2.9% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 1.8% failure risk
Visibility — 1.3% failure risk

How can I prepare my Volkswagen Touran for its MOT?

For a 3-5-year-old Volkswagen Touran, focus on: (1) Tyres — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Volkswagen Touran Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 3-5-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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