Volkswagen Touran reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Volkswagen Touran is a mpv / people carrier; the latest version we cover is the Mk2 (2015–2024). In 2024 MOT tests it scored 110 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 206 of 442, and 32.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (3.5% of tests).
Volkswagen Touran key specs (Mk2 (2015–2024), 5-door MPV)
Seats
7
Size (L × W × H)
4,527 × 1,829 × 1,659mm
Power
115–150 PS
Euro NCAP
4 stars (2022)
2015–2024 models; figures vary by version. Sources: volkswagen.co.uk, phillipsvolkswagen.co.uk, euroncap.com.
Ranked 206 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 5 of 20 people carriers
In 2024, 73,141 Volkswagen Tourans aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 32.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Volkswagen Touran is 9% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 12.1% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
32.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
12.1%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,300
Typical age at test: 12 years
Volkswagen Touran MOT failure rate by age
Most common Volkswagen Touran MOT faults
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed3.5% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9% of tests
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9% of tests
What the Volkswagen Touran fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 13.5% | About average |
| Lights and electrics | 10.0% | ▼ 36% less often |
| Tyres | 9.0% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Brakes | 7.5% | ▼ 21% less often |
| Body and structure | 4.7% | ▼ 13% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.2% | About average |
| Visibility | 4.2% | ▼ 24% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.9% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Steering | 1.5% | ▼ 49% less often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | About average |
What MPG does the Volkswagen Touran do?
Official economy for the Volkswagen Touran ranges from 33.2 to 65.7mpg across the 153 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025). A typical petrol version manages 49.6mpg and a typical diesel 61.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Volkswagen Touran first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Volkswagen Touran registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £445 a year.
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Official figures for 153 versions sold in the UK between 2004 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
33.2–65.7 mpg
CO2
111–204 g/km
Power
150 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touran Match 1.5 TSI 150 PS 6-Speed Manual150 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 145g | £200 | 35% |
| Touran Match 1.5 TSI 150 PS 7-Speed DSG150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 148g | £200 | 35% |
| Touran R-Line 1.5 TSI 150 PS 7-Speed DSG150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 153g | £200 | 36% |
| Touran SEL 1.5 TSI 150 PS 7-Speed DSG150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 146g | £200 | 35% |
| Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 115PS Stop-Start SM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 119g | £200 | – |
| Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 115PS Stop-Start SEM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 119g | £200 | – |
| Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 115PS Stop-Start SE FamilyM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 119g | £200 | – |
| Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 115PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start SD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 65.7 mpg | 112g | £200 | – |
| Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 115PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start SED7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 65.7 mpg | 113g | £200 | – |
| Touran 1.6 TDI SCR 115PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start SE FamilyD7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 65.7 mpg | 112g | £200 | – |
| Touran 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start SEM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 119g | £200 | – |
| Touran 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start SE FamilyM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 119g | £200 | – |
| Touran 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start SELM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 120g | £200 | – |
| Touran 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start R-LineM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 120g | £200 | – |
| Touran 2.0 TDI 150PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start SED7 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 60.1 mpg | 121g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 153 versions.
What a Volkswagen Touran costs to fuel
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- diesel, typical official 61.4mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Volkswagen Touran reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Volkswagen Touran is 9% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 110 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Volkswagen Touran?
The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has ply or cords exposed”, found in 3.5% of tests.
›What MPG does the Volkswagen Touran do?
Official economy for the Volkswagen Touran ranges from 33.2 to 65.7mpg across the 153 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2004–2025). A typical petrol version manages 49.6mpg and a typical diesel 61.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Volkswagen Touran?
Any Volkswagen Touran first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Volkswagen Touran registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £445 a year.
›How many Volkswagen Tourans fail their MOT?
32.4% of Volkswagen Tourans aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 12.1% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Volkswagen Touran combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.