MOT performance
Volkswagen Touareg CR (2018 on): MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 13,885 MOT tests on the Volkswagen Touareg CR in 2023–2024 (cars first registered Sept 2018 onwards, on average 3.4 years old at test), 88.7% passed first time. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, the CR failed 30% less often than comparable cars. Against the generation before it, the 7P, it fails 12% less often once age and mileage are allowed for (0.70× vs 0.79×).
13,885 MOT tests on 7,905 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
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| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 88.7% | ±0.5 pts (95%), n = 13,885 |
| All Volkswagen Touaregs | 76.2% | n = 75,286 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 0.70× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00; Volkswagen Touareg overall 0.79× |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 3.3% | n = 13,885 |
| Average age at test | 3.4 years | n = 13,885 |
| On sale (catalogue) | 2018 on | Jul 2018 to now |
CR against the other Volkswagen Touareg generations
Newer generations are younger at test, so their raw pass rates are higher almost by default; the adjusted column compares each with cars of the same age, mileage and fuel.
| Generation | Tests | Average age | First-time pass | vs similar cars | Dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7P (2010–2018) | 41,905 | 8.5 yrs | 77.1% | -21% | 5.1% |
| CR (2018 on) | 13,885 | 3.4 yrs | 88.7% | -30% | 3.3% |
Where the CR differs
- Suspension: the CR failed 149% more often than the Volkswagen Touareg overall, relative to comparable cars (1.98× vs 0.79×).
- Lights, reflectors and electrical: the CR failed 69% less often than the Volkswagen Touareg overall, relative to comparable cars (0.25× vs 0.80×).
- Driver's view of the road: the CR failed 48% less often than the Volkswagen Touareg overall, relative to comparable cars (0.28× vs 0.53×).
| Area | 7P (vs similar) | CR (vs similar) |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.3% (-27%) | 4.9% (-10%) |
| Suspension | 7.0% (-20%) | 2.8% (+98%) |
| Brakes | 3.2% (-52%) | 1.7% (-47%) |
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 8.7% (-14%) | 1.0% (-75%) |
| Driver's view of the road | 1.9% (-53%) | 1.0% (-72%) |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.1% (-20%) | 0.7% (-44%) |
Most common Volkswagen Touareg CR failure items
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | Suspension | 2.38% |
| Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 2.15% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 1.35% |
| Condition: has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 0.78% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 0.74% |
Pass rate by age, by generation
At the same age, the generations can be compared directly.
| Age at test (years) | 7P pass rate (tests) | CR pass rate (tests) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | — | 88.6% (8,940) |
| 5-6 | 77.5% (7,380) | 84.7% (2,020) |
| 7-8 | 77.7% (15,221) | — |
| 9-10 | 78.1% (11,237) | — |
| 11-12 | 74.6% (6,715) | — |
| 13-15 | 72.2% (1,277) | — |
Registration years in the CR
How cars are assigned to a generation
DVSA records don't say which generation a car is, so 73 Auto assigns each test by first-registration date against its catalogue's on-sale dates for the CR (Jul 2018 to now). Cars registered within three months either side of a changeover are left out, because run-out stock of the old model and early cars of the new one are registered in the same months. Some cars near the edges may still be of the neighbouring generation.
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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.