Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi S-A
From 3,448 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 a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 66 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 | 66 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 54 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 48 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 30 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 14 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 7 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 92.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 92.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan Match Tdi S-As tested had between 22,244 and 39,891 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,757 median miles, the Tiguan Match Tdi S-A has 0.026 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 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi S-A has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 3,448 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 66 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi S-A is 29,757 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,244 and 39,891 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan Match 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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