Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi
From 5,036 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 93 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 | 93 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 68 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 66 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 61 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 30 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 27 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 19 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 18 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 17 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 61.8% of Tiguan Match Tdi failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 11.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £129.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 89.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan Match Tdis tested had between 32,569 and 58,611 miles on the clock.
At 42,314 median miles, the Tiguan Match Tdi has 0.024 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 Match Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi has a 89.8% MOT pass rate based on 5,036 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 93 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi is 42,314 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,569 and 58,611 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan Match 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.
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