2022 Volkswagen Touran — MOT failures & pass rate
467 MOT tests on the 2022 Volkswagen Touran are in this dataset, and 90.4% of them passed. That is effectively the same as MPVs of a similar age (10.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests against 2.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 11 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 26 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 11 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 9 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 6 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 3 | Wipers | 7 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 7 |
| 5 | Washers | 3 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 2 |
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 | 22.3% | 104 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.6% | 59 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.4% | 44 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.8% | 27 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.4% | 16 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 2 |
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 | 318 | 9.4% |
| 30-60k | 129 | 9.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 407 | 9.3% |
| Diesel | 60 | 11.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | 9.7% |
| 2025 | 429 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.9% 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.
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 2022 Volkswagen Tourans pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 467 2022 Volkswagen Touran MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Touran?
Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.4%).
Does the 2022 Touran get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.4% in the 0-30k band to 9.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 467 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.