2020 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,586 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 192 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.7% | 59 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 42 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 35 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.0% | 35 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 59 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 48 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 34 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 33 |
| 5 | Washers | 23 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.1% | 685 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.2% | 436 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 213 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 87 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 37 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 14 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,213 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,976 | 8.8% |
| 60-90k | 318 | 9.4% |
| 90-120k | 64 | 7.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,757 | 8.1% |
| Petrol | 829 | 8.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,200 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 1,203 | 8.9% |
| 2025 | 1,167 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Touareg V6 Black A
Before buying a 2020 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (1.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black As pass their MOT?
91.8% of the 3,586 2020 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black A?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by brakes (1.7%).
Does the 2020 Touareg V6 Black A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 7.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,586 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.