2007 Volkswagen Touran — MOT failures & pass rate
42,645 MOT tests on the 2007 Volkswagen Touran are in this dataset, and 73.0% of them passed. That is 2.1 percentage points better than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 29.1%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 15.5% of all tests — 4.8 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are joints, tread depth and linkage ball joint dust cover — joints alone was recorded 2,074 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 20.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 28.3% once past 150k.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 26.3% of the time against 27.2% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 44.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.5% | 6,602 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 10.7% | 4,540 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.9% | 3,379 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.8% | 3,305 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.7% | 2,849 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.0% | 2,109 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 2,074 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 1,971 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 1,915 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 1,876 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 1,867 |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover | 1,597 |
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 | 44.2% | 18,849 |
| 2 | Tyres | 33.7% | 14,370 |
| 3 | Brakes | 21.7% | 9,260 |
| 4 | Other defects | 15.2% | 6,499 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.5% | 5,326 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 5,306 |
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 | 107 | 20.6% |
| 30-60k | 745 | 18.1% |
| 60-90k | 3,525 | 22.6% |
| 90-120k | 10,389 | 26.5% |
| 120-150k | 13,374 | 27.8% |
| 150k+ | 14,469 | 28.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 36,347 | 27.2% |
| Petrol | 6,298 | 26.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,675 | 27.0% |
| 2022 | 9,856 | 26.5% |
| 2023 | 8,736 | 27.4% |
| 2024 | 7,367 | 26.8% |
| 2025 | 6,011 | 27.7% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Touran
On a 2007 Touran, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (15.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (10.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.9% 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.
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 Tourans pass their MOT?
73.0% of the 42,645 2007 Volkswagen Touran MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Volkswagen Touran?
Suspension, recorded in 15.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (10.7%).
Does the 2007 Touran get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.6% in the 0-30k band to 28.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 42,645 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.