Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line Tdi S-A
From 446 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 14 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 2 |
| reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.3% of Tiguan Allspace R-Line Tdi S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 13.3% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £123.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 84.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan Allspace R-Line Tdi S-As tested had between 34,249 and 53,656 miles on the clock.
At 43,369 median miles, the Tiguan Allspace R-Line Tdi S-A has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line Tdi S-A has a 85.4% MOT pass rate based on 446 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line Tdi S-A is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line Tdi S-A is 43,369 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 34,249 and 53,656 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan Allspace R-Line Tdi S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.