Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4Motion
From 1,510 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 tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 22 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 | 22 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 8 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 8 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 92.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4Motions tested had between 24,199 and 39,607 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,949 median miles, the Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4Motion has 0.023 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 4Motion MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4Motion has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 1,510 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4Motion?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4Motion is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4Motion at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4Motion is 34,949 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,199 and 39,607 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan R-Line Tech 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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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.