Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4M Sa
From 4,382 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4M Sas fare better: 2020 models pass at 93.4% vs 90.6% for 2019.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 90 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 | 90 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 62 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 59 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 32 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 26 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 23 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 17 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint likely to become detached | 14 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 13 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2019 | 90.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4M Sas tested had between 28,251 and 50,214 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,131 median miles, the Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4M Sa has 0.025 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 R-Line Tech Tdi 4M Sa MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4M Sa has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 4,382 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4M Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4M Sa is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 90 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4M Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4M Sa is 37,131 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,251 and 50,214 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4M Sa?
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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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.