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Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 reliable? We analysed 2,215 real MOT tests across 355 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,215 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
80.5%
Typical Mileage
135,130mi
Annual Mileage
9,182mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105.

Specifications

Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 — specs & performance

Verified from DVLA & DVSA records

A snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.

1896cc
Engine
105bhp
Power
13.2sec
0–62 mph
47.9mpg
Combined
156g/km
CO₂

Engine & Performance

Engine size
1896cc
Power
105 BHP
0–62 mph
13.2 sec
Fuel type
Diesel

Body & Dimensions

Body type
Car
Common colour
Grey
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body

Fuel Economy

Combined
47.9 mpg
Urban
38.2 mpg
Extra-urban
54.3 mpg
Fuel cost / 12k mi
£1884

Tax & Emissions

CO2 output
156 g/km Band G
Emission class
Not Available
Road tax (12 mo.)
£200
Road tax (6 mo.)
£110
Sources: DVLA vehicle register · DVSA fuel-economy database · VCA emissions data. Specifications reflect a representative Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 record and may vary by trim, year and option pack.

Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,180 mi/yr
Typical
9,182 mi/yr
Average
9,742 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,529 mi/yr

Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
135,130 mi
75th Percentile
164,484 mi
95th Percentile
212,266 mi
Max Recorded
1,224,810 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 THIS CAR 80.5% 2,215 135,130 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Golf 74.9% 22,270,993 83,305 mi 37 yrs
Volkswagen Polo 72.9% 14,598,296 60,351 mi 35 yrs
Volkswagen Passat 73.5% 6,960,690 105,632 mi 32 yrs
Raleigh Runabout 92.4% 767 1,586 mi 62 yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105?

The Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.5% across 2,215 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 owner drives around 9,182 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 reliable?
Based on 2,215 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 has a 80.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 does around 9,182 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Touran S TDI 105?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.