Volkswagen Touran: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 7.2% of Volkswagen Touran MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2006 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 17,679 | 8.4% |
| 2005 | 26,460 | 7.7% |
| 2006 | 34,181 | 8.1% |
| 2008 | 37,069 | 7.8% |
| 2011 | 38,191 | 7.0% |
| 2018 | 21,312 | 5.7% |
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.