2016 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 79.6% of Volkswagen Tourans first used in 2016 passed their MOT first time, against 74.9% for all cars first used in 2016. Across 10,893 Touran first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, lamps and electrical equipment and noise, emissions and leaks.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Volkswagen Tourans first used in 2016 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2016 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Tourans first used in 2016 against all cars first used in 2016 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Touran figure was 4.7 points higher.
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| Test year | 2016 Touran | All cars first used 2016 | Touran first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83.5% | 82.7% | 3,646 |
| 2022 | 82.7% | 80.9% | 3,615 |
| 2023 | 81.3% | 78.6% | 3,608 |
| 2024 | 81.3% | 76.7% | 3,635 |
| 2025 | 79.6% | 74.9% | 3,650 |
Common 2016 Volkswagen Touran MOT failures
Share of the 2,098 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working | 14.8% | 310 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 11.7% | 245 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 11.0% | 230 |
| Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed | 9.4% | 198 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 9.2% | 192 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2016 Volkswagen Touran before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Engine and emissions. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, looking for oil leaks under the car, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
Common 2016 Volkswagen Touran MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2016 Tourans, as a share of all 10,893 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 19.9% | 2,164 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 13.8% | 1,499 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 11.0% | 1,201 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 7.5% | 812 |
| Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt | 6.0% | 658 |
Questions about the 2016 Volkswagen Touran MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2016 Volkswagen Touran?
In 2025, 79.6% of Tourans first used in 2016 passed their MOT first time, against 74.9% for all cars first used in 2016. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2016 Touran most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 34.3% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (31.5%) and noise, emissions and leaks (16.5%). The single most common item was “Stop lamp: not working” (14.8%).
How often does a 2016 Volkswagen Touran fail its MOT?
In 2025, 20.4% of first tests on Tourans first used in 2016 did not pass first time: 15.1% failed, and a further 5.3% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 2,098 of 10,893 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2016 Volkswagen Touran MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 19.9% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (13.8%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (11.0%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (7.5%) and “Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt” (6.0%).
Is a 2016 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 83.5% in 2021 to 79.6% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2016
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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