2019 Volkswagen Touran — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Volkswagen Touran passed 90.0% of its 12,688 recorded MOT tests. MPVs of a similar age fail 11.4% of the time, so this is 1.4pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests against 2.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, wipers and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 328 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.5% in the 0-30k band and 11.6% in the 150k+ band, a 4.1-point spread.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 9.4% of the time against 10.6% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 14.9% in 2021 to 10.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 711 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 289 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 274 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 274 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 137 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 133 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 328 |
| 2 | Wipers | 257 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 255 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 212 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 141 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 122 |
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 | 24.5% | 3,105 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.4% | 2,205 |
| 3 | Other defects | 11.6% | 1,477 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.6% | 584 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 370 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 85 |
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 | 5,369 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 5,410 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 1,381 | 12.4% |
| 90-120k | 316 | 12.3% |
| 120-150k | 117 | 7.7% |
| 150k+ | 95 | 11.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 6,485 | 10.6% |
| Petrol | 6,203 | 9.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 276 | 14.9% |
| 2022 | 3,144 | 9.8% |
| 2023 | 3,158 | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 3,079 | 10.4% |
| 2025 | 3,031 | 10.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Touran
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.6% 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.
- Visibility (2.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (2.2% 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 2019 Volkswagen Tourans pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 12,688 2019 Volkswagen Touran MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Touran?
Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2019 Touran get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 11.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 12,688 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.