2015 Volkswagen Touran — MOT failures & pass rate
22,659 MOT tests on the 2015 Volkswagen Touran are in this dataset, and 83.8% of them passed. That is effectively the same as MPVs of a similar age (17.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.9%) and suspension (5.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 627 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 19.9% once past 150k — 2.3× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 10.4% fail against 16.4% for diesel, a 6.0-point gap across 22,658 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 12.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.9% | 1,566 |
| 2 | Suspension | 5.7% | 1,282 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 999 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.6% | 826 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 793 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 339 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 627 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 601 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 472 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 392 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 367 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 365 |
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 | 28.4% | 6,432 |
| 2 | Suspension | 22.5% | 5,099 |
| 3 | Brakes | 20.5% | 4,655 |
| 4 | Other defects | 11.2% | 2,547 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.0% | 907 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 708 |
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 | 862 | 8.7% |
| 30-60k | 6,530 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 7,932 | 16.7% |
| 90-120k | 4,157 | 20.7% |
| 120-150k | 1,686 | 20.2% |
| 150k+ | 1,491 | 19.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 21,747 | 16.4% |
| Petrol | 911 | 10.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,355 | 12.3% |
| 2022 | 4,463 | 14.9% |
| 2023 | 4,533 | 16.2% |
| 2024 | 4,612 | 17.9% |
| 2025 | 4,696 | 19.4% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Touran
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.9% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.9% 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.
- Suspension (5.7% 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 (4.4% 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 2015 Volkswagen Tourans pass their MOT?
83.8% of the 22,659 2015 Volkswagen Touran MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Volkswagen Touran?
Tyres, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by suspension (5.7%).
Does the 2015 Touran get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.7% in the 0-30k band to 19.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 22,659 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.