Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi S-A
From 4,269 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi S-As fare better: 2021 models pass at 97.9% vs 92.6% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 75 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 | 75 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 56 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 43 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 29 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 20 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 14 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 10 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 10 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 8 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view |
| 2020 | 92.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 92.6% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi S-As tested had between 21,084 and 38,877 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,971 median miles, the Tiguan R-Line Tech 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 R-Line Tech Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi S-A has a 92.6% MOT pass rate based on 4,269 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 75 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 S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi S-A is 28,971 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,084 and 38,877 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan R-Line Tech 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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