2012 Volkswagen Touran: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2012 Volkswagen Touran
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Flywheel and turbo failures
Flywheel failure has been reported, and some older diesels have had turbo failures.
At the viewing: Listen for rattles at idle and when the clutch is used, and look for smoke or flat spots on acceleration.
Source: What Car?: Volkswagen Touran (2003-2015) reliability
- All engines
Electrical and cooling fan faults
Electrical faults are the most common problem and can knock out the dashboard warning lights. The cooling fan can fail, and the seatbelt warning can malfunction.
At the viewing: Check every warning light shows at start-up, and that the fan runs when the engine is hot.
Source: What Car?: Volkswagen Touran (2003-2015) reliability
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Other years
Every year of the Volkswagen Touran compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 415 | Tyres 28% |
| 2021 | 2,116 | Tyres 26% |
| 2020 | 6,666 | Tyres 29% |
| 2019 | 8,329 | Tyres 30% |
| 2018 | 11,107 | Tyres 31% |
| 2017 | 12,801 | Tyres 32% |
| 2016 | 10,837 | Tyres 32% |
| 2015 | 11,406 | Tyres 35% |
| 2014 | 14,708 | Tyres 36% |
| 2013 | 15,967 | Tyres 36% |
| 2011 | 17,837 | Suspension 47% |
| 2010 | 14,910 | Suspension 56% |
| 2009 | 15,880 | Suspension 58% |
| 2008 | 15,172 | Suspension 58% |
| 2007 | 16,842 | Suspension 59% |
| 2006 | 12,110 | Suspension 62% |
| 2005 | 8,914 | Suspension 64% |
| 2004 | 5,773 | Suspension 61% |
| 2003 | 806 | Suspension 62% |