2005 Volkswagen Touran — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 26,460 MOT tests analysed for the 2005 Volkswagen Touran, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 70.4% was in line with the average for MPVs of a similar age (69.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.4% | 4,593 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 3,178 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.3% | 2,718 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.2% | 2,435 |
| 5 | Tyres | 7.7% | 2,047 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 7.3% | 1,931 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 2,336 |
| 2 | Joints | 1,963 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,204 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 1,190 |
| 5 | Flexible brake hoses | 1,144 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 1,074 |
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 | 48.8% | 12,911 |
| 2 | Tyres | 34.7% | 9,192 |
| 3 | Brakes | 30.9% | 8,190 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.4% | 4,336 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 16.3% | 4,318 |
| 6 | Other defects | 16.2% | 4,298 |
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 | 149 | 31.5% |
| 30-60k | 267 | 23.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,564 | 26.5% |
| 90-120k | 4,756 | 28.1% |
| 120-150k | 8,091 | 29.6% |
| 150k+ | 11,462 | 30.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 24,016 | 29.8% |
| Petrol | 2,444 | 28.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,094 | 29.8% |
| 2022 | 6,560 | 29.5% |
| 2023 | 5,226 | 30.2% |
| 2024 | 3,844 | 29.2% |
| 2025 | 2,736 | 28.9% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Touran
Before buying a 2005 Volkswagen Touran, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 17.4% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (17.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.3% 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 2005 Volkswagen Tourans pass their MOT?
70.4% of the 26,460 2005 Volkswagen Touran MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 Volkswagen Touran?
Suspension, recorded in 17.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (12.0%).
Does the 2005 Touran get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 31.5% in the 0-30k band to 30.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 26,460 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.