2014 Volkswagen Touareg — MOT failures & pass rate
17,938 MOT tests on the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg are in this dataset, and 85.9% of them passed. That is 1.0 percentage points better than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 15.1%. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (5.5%) and tyres (4.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, tread depth and brake pads — coil spring alone was recorded 1,188 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.0% in the 0-30k band and 20.8% in the 150k+ band, a 11.8-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 11.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 5.5% | 987 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.7% | 837 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 722 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 467 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.7% | 300 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 115 |
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 | 1,188 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 544 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 359 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 345 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 225 |
| 6 | Wipers | 203 |
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 | 21.0% | 3,761 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.7% | 3,002 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.3% | 1,302 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 828 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 642 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.5% | 618 |
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 | 222 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,943 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 7,218 | 13.3% |
| 90-120k | 5,380 | 15.8% |
| 120-150k | 1,724 | 16.4% |
| 150k+ | 446 | 20.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,572 | 11.2% |
| 2022 | 3,575 | 12.5% |
| 2023 | 3,646 | 14.9% |
| 2024 | 3,620 | 15.4% |
| 2025 | 3,525 | 16.2% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Touareg
On a 2014 Touareg, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (5.5% 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.
- Tyres (4.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% 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 2014 Volkswagen Touaregs pass their MOT?
85.9% of the 17,938 2014 Volkswagen Touareg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?
Suspension, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by tyres (4.7%).
Does the 2014 Touareg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 20.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 17,938 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.