Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi
From 898 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 26 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 | 26 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 19 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 8 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 57.9% of Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 6.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £98.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 84.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2019 | 86.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdis tested had between 28,430 and 53,042 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,418 median miles, the Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi has 0.038 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 Sel Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi has a 84.9% MOT pass rate based on 898 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi is 39,418 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,430 and 53,042 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan Allspace Sel 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.
With a 84.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £98 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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