Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace R-Line Tdi 4M Sa
From 351 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, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 7 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 | 7 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.3% of failures are serious: 40% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 14.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £111.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 87.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan Aspace R-Line Tdi 4M Sas tested had between 38,758 and 58,660 miles on the clock.
At 49,196 median miles, the Tiguan Aspace R-Line Tdi 4M Sa has 0.025 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 Aspace R-Line Tdi 4M Sa MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace R-Line Tdi 4M Sa has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 351 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace R-Line Tdi 4M Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace R-Line Tdi 4M Sa is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace R-Line Tdi 4M Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace R-Line Tdi 4M Sa is 49,196 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 38,758 and 58,660 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan Aspace R-Line Tdi 4M Sa?
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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