2014 Volkswagen Touran — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Volkswagen Touran passed 82.3% of its 29,538 recorded MOT tests. MPVs of a similar age fail 19.1% of the time, so this is 1.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (7.4%) and suspension (7.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, tread depth and wipers — coil spring alone was recorded 929 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.4% once past 150k — 2.4× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 6.8pp more often than petrol ones (18.0% vs 11.1%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 28.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 15.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.4% | 2,189 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.1% | 2,105 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 1,576 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.0% | 1,179 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 996 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 399 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 929 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 876 |
| 3 | Wipers | 744 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 675 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 540 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 460 |
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 | 28.9% | 8,542 |
| 2 | Suspension | 23.6% | 6,963 |
| 3 | Brakes | 19.8% | 5,853 |
| 4 | Other defects | 11.2% | 3,303 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.6% | 1,355 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 822 |
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 | 717 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 6,647 | 13.4% |
| 60-90k | 10,349 | 17.9% |
| 90-120k | 6,607 | 20.1% |
| 120-150k | 2,890 | 21.6% |
| 150k+ | 2,328 | 20.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 28,316 | 18.0% |
| Petrol | 1,222 | 11.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,692 | 15.2% |
| 2022 | 5,836 | 17.1% |
| 2023 | 5,933 | 17.9% |
| 2024 | 5,992 | 18.6% |
| 2025 | 6,085 | 19.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Touran
On a 2014 Touran, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (7.4% 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.
- Suspension (7.1% 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 (5.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2014 Volkswagen Tourans pass their MOT?
82.3% of the 29,538 2014 Volkswagen Touran MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Volkswagen Touran?
Tyres, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by suspension (7.1%).
Does the 2014 Touran get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 20.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 29,538 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.