Volkswagen Touran (2009)
2009 Volkswagen Touran
CarHunch analysed 7,657 real MOT records for the 2009 Volkswagen Touran.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2009 Touran falls short of the UK average with a 75.7% first-time pass rate, and more concerning, over half of these vehicles (53.2%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant reliability warning for buyers. Petrol versions fare slightly better at 77.8% versus 75.5% for diesels, though both struggle relative to the national benchmark.
These Tourans average 93,394 miles and rack up 4.22 failures and nearly 25 advisories per test, reflecting a van-like wear pattern typical of family haulers at this age. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on structural integrity and suspension—the high dangerous defect rate suggests these cars need closer scrutiny than most.
The 2009 Volkswagen Touran has a decent first-time pass rate (75.7%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 7,657 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 7,657 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2009 Volkswagen Touran
Based on MOT data from 7,657 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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History
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (91%) | 6,971 | 75.5% | 4.29 |
| Petrol (9%) | 686 | 77.8% | 3.51 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 117,359 Volkswagen Touran vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Volkswagen Touran vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Volkswagen Touran vehicles fall between 74,262 and 112,347 miles.
2009 Volkswagen Touran — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 65% of 2009 Volkswagen Tourans are still active.
4,542 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 65% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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