Volkswagen Tiguan Life Tdi S-A
From 660 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.. 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 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 9 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan Life Tdi S-As tested had between 20,777 and 36,128 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,291 median miles, the Tiguan Life Tdi S-A has 0.03 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 Life Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Life Tdi S-A has a 91.5% MOT pass rate based on 660 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Life Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan Life Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan Life Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan Life Tdi S-A is 28,291 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,777 and 36,128 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan Life 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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