Volkswagen Touran
Registered from 2003 to 2024.
About this model
The Volkswagen Touran is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen since 2003, and sold in Europe and other select markets. It filled a gap in Volkswagen's model lineup between the Volkswagen Golf, with which it shares its platform, and its larger counterpart, the Volkswagen Sharan, which ceased production in 2022. The Touran has been sold in Japan as the Golf Touran and the crossover-styled variant as the CrossTouran. The name "Touran" is a portmanteau of "Tour" and "Sharan". Despite the similarity of their names, the Touran is not related to the North American market Volkswagen Routan. The vehicle is delivered in five or seven seat versions.
From the Wikipedia article Volkswagen Touran, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2009 1.9 diesel. 1,400 of 5,070 tests failed, 28%.
Better than 31% of 2009 cars. The typical one fails 25%, across 961 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 59% | 825 |
| Tyres and wheels | 30% | 413 |
| Lights and electrics | 26% | 363 |
| Brakes | 22% | 312 |
| Body and structure | 22% | 304 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 19% | 262 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 59% of its failures
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Tyres and wheels — 30% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Brakes — 22% of its failures
- Exhaust and emissions — 19% of its failures
- Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit
- Lights and electrics — 26% of its failures
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Body and structure — 22% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 25% of its inspections, against the 28% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40–60k miles | 20% | 20% | 69 | |
| 60–80k miles | 25% | 23% | 255 | |
| 80–100k miles | 28% | 26% | 649 | |
| 100–120k miles | 28% | 28% | 1,045 | |
| 120–140k miles | 29% | 29% | 1,158 | |
| 140–160k miles | 29% | 29% | 849 | |
| 160–180k miles | 27% | 29% | 517 | |
| 180–200k miles | 24% | 28% | 239 | |
| 200k+ miles | 25% | 28% | 260 |
5,041 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 120k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5 petrol · 148 hp · 1540 kg · 2786 mm wheelbase · 6.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.5 petrol · 1555 kg · 2786 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.6 diesel · 114 hp · 1585 kg · 2786 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.6 diesel · 114 hp · 1576 kg · 2786 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 151 hp · 1587 kg · 2786 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.6 diesel · 111 hp · 1579 kg · 2784 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.6 diesel · 105 hp · 1560 kg · 2726 mm wheelbase · 4.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.6 diesel · 102 hp · 1560 kg · 2675 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.6 diesel · 102 hp · 1573 kg · 2675 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.6 diesel · 102 hp · 1574 kg · 2675 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.6 diesel · 102 hp · 1576 kg · 2675 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.9 diesel · 1597 kg · 2675 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00140/20
The fuel tank wall is not sufficiently thick. Consequently, in the event of an accident it could break and leak fuel increasing the risk of fire or explosion.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00816/22
The thickness of the gas tank walls could be reduced to below the requirements, by corrosion. Gas tanks may burst, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01677/23
Two rear left wheel bearing housings may be defective. They can fail and affect the stability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0256/17
It is possible that the wheel bolts were not tightened with the correct torque which could result in the loss of the wheel. Also, the running direction of the tyres may not have been taken into account when the winter tyres were fitted which could have a negative effect on driving stability.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0774/18
The fastening of the active headrest may be defective. In the event of an accident, the headrest may become detached from the back of the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the person occupying the seat.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01580/25
Individual bolted connections on the front or rear seating may not have been tightened to the correct torque. Incorrectly fitted bolted connections can affect the seats’ ability to restrain passengers in the event of an accident. This increases the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users