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VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 1,892 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests (2024)

1,892

Avg Mileage

28,984 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,482

Is the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VOLKSWAGEN brand average of 85%.

At 3 years old, 91% of VOLKSWAGEN TOURANs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 1,892 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 28,984 miles.

How does the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars2173th out of 3,373(top 64%)
Rank among all VOLKSWAGEN models383th out of 1,118(top 34%)
vs national average+9% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-1% (92% avg)
vs VOLKSWAGEN average+6% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN has 28,984 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

Best year to buy a VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN?

The most reliable year is the 2024 model with a 100% MOT pass rate, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 70%. The 2021 sits between the two at 91%.

How much does a 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)
£1,037
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,482
Per month£124/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
2024100%5844,247 mi
202292%3931,190 mi
202191%1,89228,984 mi
202091%4,14733,907 mi
201990%4,35842,811 mi
201887%5,95557,164 mi
201788%6,70264,923 mi
201688%5,79476,448 mi
201582%6,48190,375 mi
201483%8,53493,929 mi
201382%10,24698,122 mi
201280%10,457109,351 mi
201179%11,036116,809 mi
201074%9,184128,372 mi
200973%10,220133,955 mi
200872%9,753138,257 mi
200773%10,531141,594 mi
200670%7,812143,678 mi
200570%5,814149,044 mi
200470%3,821151,796 mi
200370%516146,412 mi

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About the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN

The 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN is a family car with a 1968cc diesel engine. 1,892 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 28,984 miles at 3 years old, VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2021 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN Fuel Costs

The 1968cc diesel engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 48 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,037 per year at current diesel prices of 148p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,482 (£124/month), broken down as £1037 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 91% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN Reliability Trend

Newer VOLKSWAGEN TOURANs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 15 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet. If you're flexible on year, the 2024 model has the highest pass rate at 100%.

Alternatives to the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN

The VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN is actually the most reliable option among similar diesel family cars from this era. Here are comparable diesel cars with similar engines: