2007 Volkswagen Touareg — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 13,802 MOT tests analysed for the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes. Its pass rate of 76.5% was in line with the average for large SUVs of a similar age (76.4%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.5% | 2,005 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.9% | 1,505 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.8% | 1,207 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.9% | 671 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 4.6% | 639 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.9% | 537 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 1,150 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 649 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 586 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 519 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 471 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 450 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 27.8% | 3,843 |
| 2 | Tyres | 25.9% | 3,580 |
| 3 | Brakes | 25.2% | 3,472 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 18.5% | 2,555 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 17.5% | 2,416 |
| 6 | Other defects | 10.4% | 1,442 |
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 | 43 | 34.9% |
| 30-60k | 107 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 1,016 | 19.8% |
| 90-120k | 3,522 | 22.9% |
| 120-150k | 4,723 | 23.8% |
| 150k+ | 4,370 | 24.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 13,451 | 23.5% |
| Petrol | 351 | 21.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,373 | 23.5% |
| 2022 | 3,153 | 22.4% |
| 2023 | 2,785 | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 2,449 | 24.8% |
| 2025 | 2,042 | 23.5% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Touareg
Before buying a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 14.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (14.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (8.8% 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.
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 2007 Volkswagen Touaregs pass their MOT?
76.5% of the 13,802 2007 Volkswagen Touareg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.5% of tests, followed by suspension (10.9%).
Does the 2007 Touareg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 34.9% in the 0-30k band to 24.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 13,802 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.