2021 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,638 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 158 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 58 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.5% | 54 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 45 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 30 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.5% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 60 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 50 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 49 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 33 |
| 5 | Washers | 29 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 29 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.0% | 729 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.0% | 435 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.8% | 211 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 86 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 28 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 20 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,245 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 2,082 | 8.0% |
| 60-90k | 282 | 9.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,175 | 7.6% |
| Petrol | 463 | 6.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 5.8% |
| 2024 | 1,837 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 1,714 | 6.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Touareg V6 Black A
Before buying a 2021 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black As pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 3,638 2021 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Black A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.6%).
Does the 2021 Touareg V6 Black A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 9.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,638 MOT tests. 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.