Volkswagen Touareg (2013)
2013 Volkswagen Touareg
CarHunch analysed 2,650 real MOT records for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Touareg passes its MOT first time at 86.7%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting decent overall reliability for a large SUV of this age. However, nearly one-third of these vehicles (30.4%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a significant concern for a buyer—this is the kind of issue worth investigating on any used example you're considering.
At 73,241 miles median, these Touaregs show fairly typical wear for their age, but the average vehicle is picking up 1.58 failures and 9.8 advisories per test, indicating that while they pass the test, they're accumulating niggling issues. Before buying, run a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, cooling system, and electrical components—these are the areas where ageing Touaregs tend to rack up the advisory list.
What to check before buying a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 30.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 2,631 | 86.6% | 1.59 |
| Petrol (0%) | 12 | 92.9% | 0.92 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 7 | 94.6% | 0.71 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles fall between 58,879 and 89,709 miles.
2013 Volkswagen Touareg — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,188 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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46.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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36.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18.1%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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17.1%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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