Volkswagen Touareg se v6tdi b-tech a vs Volkswagen Transporter: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Touareg se v6tdi b-tech a
85%
MOT pass rate · 169 vehicles
More reliable
Volkswagen Transporter
73%
MOT pass rate · 355,535 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Touareg se v6tdi b-tech a is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Touareg se v6tdi b-tech a | Volkswagen Transporter |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% ✓ | 73% |
| MOT failure rate | 15% ✓ | 27% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 155,822 mi | 137,029 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 169 | 355,535 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Touareg se v6tdi b-tech a
No fault breakdown available.
Volkswagen Transporter
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Touareg se v6tdi b-tech a is the more reliable of the two — 85% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Volkswagen Touareg se v6tdi b-tech a report Full Volkswagen Transporter report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.