Volkswagen Touran: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 11.1% of Volkswagen Touran MOT tests — 53,342 tests out of 480,991. It shows up most on 2005 and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,721 | 16.2% |
| 2004 | 17,679 | 16.1% |
| 2005 | 26,460 | 17.4% |
| 2006 | 34,181 | 17.1% |
| 2007 | 42,645 | 15.5% |
| 2008 | 37,069 | 15.7% |
| 2009 | 37,737 | 15.5% |
| 2010 | 34,435 | 15.5% |
| 2011 | 38,191 | 12.0% |
| 2012 | 35,581 | 10.8% |
| 2013 | 32,716 | 9.3% |
| 2014 | 29,538 | 7.1% |
| 2015 | 22,659 | 5.7% |
| 2016 | 20,498 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 24,243 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 21,313 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 12,688 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 7,656 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 2,434 | 0.9% |
Methodology & source. 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.