2010 Volkswagen Touran — MOT failures & pass rate
34,435 MOT tests on the 2010 Volkswagen Touran are in this dataset, and 74.1% of them passed. MPVs of a similar age fail at 25.9%, so the 2010 Touran sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 15.5% of all tests — 5.9 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint dust cover, linkage ball joint dust cover and coil spring — ball joint dust cover alone was recorded 1,969 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 15.4% in the 0-30k band and 28.0% in the 150k+ band, a 12.6-point spread.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 4.5pp more often than petrol ones (26.3% vs 21.8%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 43.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 24.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.5% | 5,346 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 9.6% | 3,314 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.8% | 2,678 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.0% | 2,394 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.3% | 1,475 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.5% | 1,207 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint dust cover | 1,969 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 1,624 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 1,623 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 1,533 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 1,232 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 1,110 |
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 | 43.2% | 14,874 |
| 2 | Tyres | 33.1% | 11,394 |
| 3 | Brakes | 22.3% | 7,664 |
| 4 | Other defects | 13.0% | 4,476 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 12.1% | 4,179 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 8.6% | 2,964 |
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 | 104 | 15.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,448 | 18.7% |
| 60-90k | 6,082 | 24.8% |
| 90-120k | 10,603 | 25.7% |
| 120-150k | 8,956 | 26.7% |
| 150k+ | 7,236 | 28.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 31,525 | 26.3% |
| Petrol | 2,909 | 21.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,354 | 24.6% |
| 2022 | 7,263 | 25.3% |
| 2023 | 7,153 | 26.7% |
| 2024 | 6,593 | 26.6% |
| 2025 | 6,072 | 26.8% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Touran
On a 2010 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 (9.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.8% 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 2010 Volkswagen Tourans pass their MOT?
74.1% of the 34,435 2010 Volkswagen Touran MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Volkswagen Touran?
Suspension, recorded in 15.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (9.6%).
Does the 2010 Touran get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.4% in the 0-30k band to 28.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 34,435 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.