2017 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 2017 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.
- Built 2015 to 2016
Light failure warning recall (built June 2015 to Nov 2016)
A software fault meant a failed headlight, indicator or fog light might not be shown, and a failed dipped beam might not switch on the sidelights.
At the viewing: Ask a VW dealer to confirm the recall was done, and check every light.
Source: What Car?: used Volkswagen Touran (2015 on) reliability
- Some cars
Airbag, fuel tank and other recalls
Recalls also covered airbags and pre-tensioners that might not fire, fuel tank wall thickness, low-speed engine torque, the panoramic roof lighting and head restraints.
At the viewing: Ask a VW dealer to check the VIN for outstanding recalls.
Source: What Car?: used Volkswagen Touran (2015 on) reliability
- All engines
Faults are common and costly
Half the cars in What Car?'s survey had a fault, most often gearbox or clutch, and 13% of owners paid over £1,500. Check the DSG for judder, especially when slowing.
At the viewing: Drive in slow traffic and feel for juddering, and test every electrical item.
Source: What Car?: used Volkswagen Touran (2015 on) 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% |
| 2016 | 10,837 | Tyres 32% |
| 2015 | 11,406 | Tyres 35% |
| 2014 | 14,708 | Tyres 36% |
| 2013 | 15,967 | Tyres 36% |
| 2012 | 17,143 | Suspension 41% |
| 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% |