Volkswagen Touran

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 21 model years from 133,350 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

81%

Total Tests

133,350

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Volkswagen Touran

The Volkswagen Touran was MOT tested 133,350 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 21 model years (2003 to 2024), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 4,147 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 21 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Volkswagen Tourans pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 14 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 146,412 miles, while the newest (2024) averages 44,247 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Touran is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1398cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2024 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Touran?

vs average of all models-1% (82% avg)

vs Volkswagen brand average-4% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread21 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Volkswagen Touran by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2024	100%	58	44,247 mi
2022	92%	39	31,190 mi
2021	91%	1,892	28,984 mi
2020	91%	4,147	33,907 mi
2019	90%	4,358	42,811 mi
2018	87%	5,955	57,164 mi
2017	88%	6,702	64,923 mi
2016	88%	5,794	76,448 mi
2015	82%	6,481	90,375 mi
2014	83%	8,534	93,929 mi
2013	82%	10,246	98,122 mi
2012	80%	10,457	109,351 mi
2011	79%	11,036	116,809 mi
2010	74%	9,184	128,372 mi
2009	73%	10,220	133,955 mi
2008	72%	9,753	138,257 mi
2007	73%	10,531	141,594 mi
2006	70%	7,812	143,678 mi
2005	70%	5,814	149,044 mi
2004	70%	3,821	151,796 mi
2003	70%	516	146,412 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen Touran

Is the Volkswagen Touran reliable?

Across its 21 model years in our data (2003 to 2024), the Volkswagen Touran averages an 81% MOT pass rate, from 133,350 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 1 point below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Volkswagen Touran has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Volkswagen Touran has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 70%, a 21 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.