Volkswagen Touran SE TDI 105 (2007)

121 real MOT outcomes analysed • 63.9% first-time pass rate

2007 Volkswagen Touran SE TDI 105

CarHunch analysed 121 real MOT records for the 2007 Volkswagen Touran SE TDI 105. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2007 Touran TDI 105 is a noticeably unreliable proposition: only 64% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 50 reflects genuine structural weakness. On the positive side, dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the primary concern—rather, it's the cumulative expense of repeated repairs.

At 144,000 miles median, these cars are showing their age and have clearly endured heavy use, which explains why they average 1.1 failures per test. The lack of advisories is misleading; it suggests owners are fixing problems only when they fail, not maintaining them preventatively. If you're considering one, budget for regular specialist diesel work and expect to fail your first MOT attempt—factor in re-test costs before committing.

Below average reliability 16.1% below UK average
63.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
144,196
typical mileage
124,622–161,373 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.1
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Volkswagen Touran SE TDI 105

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.
  • 📄 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Volkswagen Touran SE TDI 105 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.

124,622
low mileage
144,196
typical
161,373
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Volkswagen Touran SE TDI 105 vehicles fall between 124,622 and 161,373 miles.

2007 Volkswagen Touran SE TDI 105 — Still on the Road

41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 51% of the peak remain.

36 41 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.1
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Volkswagen Touran SE TDI 105:

2008