Volkswagen Touareg
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 19 years from 78,489 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
78,489
Best Year
2020 (93%)
Years Covered
19
How reliable is the Volkswagen Touareg?
Volkswagen Touareg by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93% | 745 | 35,077 mi |
| 2020 | 93% | 1,542 | 43,671 mi |
| 2019 | 91% | 6,746 | 49,179 mi |
| 2018 | 90% | 3,613 | 56,095 mi |
| 2017 | 85% | 7,454 | 65,245 mi |
| 2016 | 86% | 8,176 | 75,288 mi |
| 2015 | 85% | 9,905 | 84,367 mi |
| 2014 | 88% | 7,329 | 94,102 mi |
| 2013 | 86% | 5,596 | 104,529 mi |
| 2012 | 86% | 4,035 | 113,342 mi |
| 2011 | 84% | 3,701 | 122,498 mi |
| 2010 | 81% | 1,668 | 128,292 mi |
| 2009 | 80% | 2,577 | 126,791 mi |
| 2008 | 78% | 3,337 | 137,817 mi |
| 2007 | 79% | 4,677 | 142,943 mi |
| 2006 | 78% | 3,571 | 146,020 mi |
| 2005 | 76% | 2,324 | 147,345 mi |
| 2004 | 79% | 1,176 | 138,196 mi |
| 2003 | 79% | 317 | 130,286 mi |
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About the Volkswagen Touareg
The Volkswagen Touareg has been tested 78,489 times in 2024 MOT data across 19 model years (2003 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel and hybrid.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 1,542 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 76%. With a 17 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREGs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 130,286 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 35,077 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Click any year in the table above to see detailed running costs, individual reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.