Volkswagen Touran: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 11.1% of Volkswagen Touran MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2006 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 17,679 | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 26,460 | 17.4% |
| 2006 | 34,181 | 17.1% |
| 2008 | 37,069 | 15.7% |
| 2011 | 38,191 | 12.0% |
| 2018 | 21,312 | 1.6% |
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.