Volkswagen Touran (2018)
2018 Volkswagen Touran
CarHunch analysed 3,686 real MOT records for the 2018 Volkswagen Touran. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Touran passes its MOT slightly more often than average — 85.6% first-time compared to the UK's 80% — but there's a concerning shadow: 28.5% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold and something any buyer should investigate closely. Petrol versions edge out diesels marginally (86.7% vs 85.1% pass rate), but the difference is negligible.
These Tourans are running at reasonable mileage for their age, averaging 45,154 miles, and they typically need fewer than one major failure per MOT (0.95 failures per vehicle). What drags the reliability picture down is the high advisory count of 6.6 per vehicle — meaning minor wear items and consumables crop up frequently — so budget for ongoing maintenance and always request full service history when considering a used example.
What to check before buying a 2018 Volkswagen Touran
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.
- ⚠️ 28.5% 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 (70%) | 2,579 | 85.1% | 0.96 |
| Petrol (30%) | 1,105 | 86.7% | 0.91 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Volkswagen Touran 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 2018 Volkswagen Touran vehicles fall between 33,534 and 58,803 miles.
2018 Volkswagen Touran — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 3,518 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Volkswagen Touran
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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48.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.2%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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22.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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22.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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22.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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