Volkswagen Tiguan MOT pass rate
In 2023, the Volkswagen Tiguan passed 81.0% of its first MOT tests, from 182,779 tests in Great Britain. That is 9.6 points above the 71.4% average for all cars, taxis and light vans.
Most common Volkswagen Tiguan MOT failures
The area that failed most often was suspension, affecting 7.1% of tests. The red line shows the average for all cars.
- Suspension 7.1% vs 8.9%
- Tyres 5.8% vs 6.3%
- Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 3.8% vs 11.3%
- Brakes 3.2% vs 6.8%
- Visibility 2.2% vs 4.8%
- Noise, emissions and leaks 2.0% vs 3.1%
- Body, chassis, structure 1.0% vs 3.4%
- Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems 0.6% vs 1.0%
- Tyres: condition 2.9% vs 3.7%
- Coil spring 2.9% vs 2.6%
- Tread depth 2.7% vs 2.6%
- Pins and bushes 2.4% vs 1.4%
- Malfunction indicator lamp 1.9% vs 1.5%
- Brake pads 1.7% vs 2.1%
- Headlamp aim 1.4% vs 3.3%
- Wipers 1.3% vs 2.2%
Top reasons for failure
| Reason for failure | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: Fractured or broken | 2.9% |
| Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | 2.6% |
| Pins and bushes: Pin or bush excessively worn | 2.3% |
| Brake pads: Less than 1.5 mm thick | 1.5% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: Inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 1.3% |
| Tyres: condition: Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 1.3% |
| Wipers: Does not clear the windscreen effectively | 1.3% |
| Tyres: condition: Has ply or cords exposed | 1.1% |
| Shock absorbers: Has a serious fluid leak | 0.7% |
| Brake discs: Significantly and obviously worn | 0.6% |
Volkswagen Tiguan pass rate by age
The pass rate changes with age: 88.3% for cars aged 3 to 5 years and 62.0% for those aged 15 years or more. Older cars usually fail more often because parts like suspension, brakes and exhausts wear with time and mileage.
- 3 to 5 years 88.3% vs 71.4%
- 6 to 9 years 83.3% vs 71.4%
- 10 to 14 years 68.8% vs 71.4%
- 15 years or more 62.0% vs 71.4%
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 156,707 | 79.9% |
| Petrol | 26,070 | 87.5% |
Most common Volkswagen Tiguan advisories
Advisories do not fail the test, but they often become failures by the next MOT. These were noted most often:
- Tread depth 18.7%
- Brake discs 15.3%
- Pins and bushes 9.3%
- Brake pads 9.3%
- Tyres: condition 8.6%
- Vehicle 7.5%
- Shock absorbers 4.1%
- Suspension arm 2.0%
See MOT advisories explained for what to do about them.
How we worked this out
These figures come from DVSA's anonymised MOT testing data for 2023, covering every class 4 MOT test in Great Britain (cars, taxis and light vans). We count normal tests only, not retests. A test counts as a first-time pass if the vehicle passed without any repairs. Tests where defects were fixed at the test centre within an hour (PRS) count as fails, in line with DVSA's own statistics. Failure areas show the share of tests with at least one failure in that area, so the figures add up to more than the fail rate.
Other Volkswagen models
- Volkswagen Golf (72.8%)
- Volkswagen Polo (66.6%)
- Volkswagen Transporter (66.8%)
- Volkswagen Passat (70.2%)
- Volkswagen Caddy (68.6%)
- Volkswagen UP (81.5%)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Tiguan?
In 2023, 81.0% of Volkswagen Tiguan MOT tests were passed first time, from 182,779 tests in Great Britain. The average for all cars, taxis and light vans was 71.4%.
What is the most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most common failure area was suspension, which caused 7.1% of tests to fail. Next came tyres (5.8%) and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (3.8%).
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan reliable at its MOT?
Its first-time pass rate of 81.0% is 9.6 points above the average and ranks 9 of the 100 most-tested models. Age and mileage matter more than the model, so always check the history of the car you are buying.
How do I check a Volkswagen Tiguan's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free MOT history check. You will see every test, the mileage at each test and all failures and advisories.