Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4M S-A
From 1,172 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4M S-As fare better: 2021 models pass at 85.5% vs 88% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 20 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 | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 5 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 60.2% of Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4M S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £105.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 90.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 88% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4M S-As tested had between 24,909 and 47,714 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,964 median miles, the Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4M S-A 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 4M S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4M S-A has a 88% MOT pass rate based on 1,172 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4M S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4M S-A is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4M S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4M S-A is 31,964 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,909 and 47,714 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan Allspace Sel Tdi 4M 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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