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Volkswagen Touareg buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Volkswagen Touareg costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 104 for sale right now.
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Our take on the Volkswagen Touareg
A 2023 Volkswagen Touareg typically advertises at €57,000 and a 2018 one at €34,450, so it loses roughly 10% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are diesels (79%), which suit longer, regular drives; for mostly short trips a petrol is the safer buy. The 3.0 diesel is the most common engine (89% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 320k km.
Check a Volkswagen Touareg's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Volkswagen Touareg prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €82,950 | 0k km | 15 |
| 2025 | €66,250 | 25k km | 6 |
| 2024 | €70,000 | 55k km | 11 |
| 2023 | €57,000 | 95k km | 14 |
| 2021 | €60,950 | 99k km | 8 |
| 2019 | €36,950 | 173k km | 10 |
| 2018 | €34,450 | 165k km | 9 |
| 2016 | €19,950 | 304k km | 9 |
| 2015 | €16,950 | 212k km | 8 |
Volkswagen Touareg NCT pass rate
How often Volkswagen Touaregs pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78% | 80% | |
| 2019 | 73% | 74% | |
| 2017 | 63% | 64% | |
| 2015 | 46% | 53% | |
| 2013 | 71% | 46% |
Most common reasons a 2021 Volkswagen Touareg fails: safety equipment (14.8% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (4.5% of tests), shock absorbers (3.4% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (1.1% of tests).
Common Volkswagen Touareg problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 Diesel | ~320k km | ~€600 | 64 |
| 3.0 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€200 | 8 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Volkswagen Touareg
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Volkswagen Touareg
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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