2022 Volkswagen Touareg — MOT failures & pass rate
1,130 MOT tests on the 2022 Volkswagen Touareg are in this dataset, and 93.2% of them passed. Against large SUVs of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), the 2022 Touareg comes out 1.8pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests against 1.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, washers and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 15 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Touareg fails 5.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 4.7% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.8 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 58 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 15 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 15 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 8 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 15 |
| 2 | Washers | 14 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 14 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 8 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 7 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
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 | 19.6% | 221 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 114 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.3% | 83 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 39 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 5 |
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 | 549 | 5.5% |
| 30-60k | 531 | 8.3% |
| 60-90k | 43 | 4.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 721 | 6.5% |
| Petrol | 381 | 7.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 | 10.0% |
| 2025 | 1,089 | 6.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Touareg
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.1% 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 (1.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 2022 Volkswagen Touaregs pass their MOT?
93.2% of the 1,130 2022 Volkswagen Touareg MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Touareg?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.3%).
Does the 2022 Touareg get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 4.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,130 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.