Volkswagen Touran: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 5.8% of Volkswagen Touran MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 17,679 | 10.9% |
| 2005 | 26,460 | 10.3% |
| 2006 | 34,181 | 9.2% |
| 2008 | 37,069 | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 38,191 | 5.6% |
| 2018 | 21,312 | 2.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.