2006 Volkswagen Touran — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 34,181 MOT tests analysed for the 2006 Volkswagen Touran, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 70.5% was in line with the average for MPVs of a similar age (70.0%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.1% | 5,837 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.6% | 3,948 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.2% | 3,153 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.2% | 3,137 |
| 5 | Tyres | 8.1% | 2,768 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.9% | 2,362 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 2,779 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 2,699 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 1,625 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 1,605 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 1,462 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 1,438 |
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 | 47.6% | 16,280 |
| 2 | Tyres | 34.9% | 11,945 |
| 3 | Brakes | 27.0% | 9,213 |
| 4 | Other defects | 16.1% | 5,515 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.2% | 5,194 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 14.4% | 4,919 |
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 | 166 | 28.3% |
| 30-60k | 438 | 21.5% |
| 60-90k | 2,695 | 26.4% |
| 90-120k | 7,607 | 28.7% |
| 120-150k | 10,984 | 30.5% |
| 150k+ | 12,125 | 30.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 29,536 | 29.4% |
| Petrol | 4,645 | 30.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,658 | 29.6% |
| 2022 | 8,333 | 29.3% |
| 2023 | 6,836 | 29.8% |
| 2024 | 5,320 | 29.3% |
| 2025 | 4,034 | 29.5% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Touran
Before buying a 2006 Volkswagen Touran, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 17.1% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (17.1% 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 (11.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.2% 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 2006 Volkswagen Tourans pass their MOT?
70.5% of the 34,181 2006 Volkswagen Touran MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Volkswagen Touran?
Suspension, recorded in 17.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.6%).
Does the 2006 Touran get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.3% in the 0-30k band to 30.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 34,181 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.