Used car guide

2018 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.

Petrol 82% pass first time (all 2018 cars: 83%) Stands out: brake lights 4.4×, shock absorbers 1.9× 3,275 MOTsSee the petrol guide › Diesel 82% pass first time (all 2018 cars: 83%) Stands out: suspension arm bushes and joints 2.3×, shock absorbers 1.9×, engine warning light 2.9× 7,832 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›

Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.

Known faults on every 2018 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.

  • Airbag, fuel tank and other recalls

    Some cars

    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

  • Faults are common and costly

    All engines

    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

YearMOT testsMost 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
2022415Tyres 28%
20212,116Tyres 26%
20206,666Tyres 29%
20198,329Tyres 30%
201712,801Tyres 32%
201610,837Tyres 32%
201511,406Tyres 35%
201414,708Tyres 36%
201315,967Tyres 36%
201217,143Suspension 41%
201117,837Suspension 47%
201014,910Suspension 56%
200915,880Suspension 58%
200815,172Suspension 58%
200716,842Suspension 59%
200612,110Suspension 62%
20058,914Suspension 64%
20045,773Suspension 61%
2003806Suspension 62%