2009 Volkswagen Touran MOT pass rate: 64.1% (15,750 tests)
Is the 2009 Touran getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63.7% -3.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 64.9% -1.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 63.6% -2.5 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Touran
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 5,956 | 34.8% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2,302 | 13.5% |
| 3 | Tyres | 2,250 | 13.2% |
| 4 | Brakes | 2,064 | 12.1% |
| 5 | Body, chassis, structure | 1,704 | 10.0% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 1,079 | 6.3% |
All Touran years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5,708 | 61.4% | -2.9 pts | 148,334 |
| 2005 | 8,829 | 60.9% | -3.5 pts | 147,160 |
| 2006 | 11,999 | 60.4% | -4.0 pts | 140,502 |
| 2007 | 16,688 | 64.2% | -0.9 pts | 139,249 |
| 2008 | 15,022 | 63.6% | -1.5 pts | 135,404 |
| 2009 (this page) | 15,750 | 64.1% | -2.3 pts | 129,485 |
| 2010 | 14,815 | 64.7% | -2.7 pts | 123,443 |
| 2011 | 17,718 | 71.6% | +2.5 pts | 113,682 |
| 2012 | 17,009 | 73.4% | +2.1 pts | 105,254 |
| 2013 | 15,876 | 74.7% | +1.4 pts | 95,371 |
| 2014 | 14,611 | 77.3% | +1.5 pts | 87,891 |
| 2015 | 11,344 | 78.4% | -0.3 pts | 80,676 |
| 2016 | 10,772 | 85.6% | +4.3 pts | 69,980 |
| 2017 | 12,749 | 85.9% | +1.9 pts | 58,568 |
| 2018 | 11,063 | 85.6% | -0.7 pts | 49,893 |
| 2019 | 8,234 | 88.9% | +0.5 pts | 38,269 |
| 2020 | 6,272 | 90.5% | +0.6 pts | 29,936 |
| 2021 | 1,702 | 91.1% | +0.6 pts | 30,851 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Volkswagen Touran reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 64.1% of their MOT tests (15,750 tests, 2023–2025), -2.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 129,485 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Touran?
The median tested example shows 129,485 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2009 Touran?
In this cohort petrols pass 69.4% of tests against 63.4% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.