Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance Tdi S-A
From 581 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 12 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| a brake on any wheel grabbing severely | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan Elegance Tdi S-As tested had between 18,687 and 33,864 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,615 median miles, the Tiguan Elegance Tdi S-A has 0.02 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 Elegance Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance Tdi S-A has a 94.7% MOT pass rate based on 581 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance Tdi S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance Tdi S-A is 26,615 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,687 and 33,864 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan Elegance 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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