Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi 4Motion
From 1,134 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tiguan Match Tdi 4Motions fare better: 2020 models pass at 95.5% vs 90.7% 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 a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 16 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 | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2019 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan Match Tdi 4Motions tested had between 28,567 and 56,545 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,783 median miles, the Tiguan Match Tdi 4Motion has 0.021 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 4Motion MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi 4Motion has a 91.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,134 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi 4Motion?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi 4Motion is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi 4Motion at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi 4Motion is 38,783 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,567 and 56,545 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan Match Tdi 4Motion?
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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