Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Se Nav Tdi
From 311 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 11 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 tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| parking brake control missing, defective or inoperative | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 55.1% of Tiguan Allspace Se Nav Tdi failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 12.2% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £111.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 87.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan Allspace Se Nav Tdis tested had between 36,680 and 54,394 miles on the clock.
At 42,608 median miles, the Tiguan Allspace Se Nav Tdi has 0.029 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 Se Nav Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Se Nav Tdi has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 311 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Se Nav Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Se Nav Tdi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Se Nav Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Se Nav Tdi is 42,608 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,680 and 54,394 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan Allspace Se Nav Tdi?
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.