Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tsi Phev S-A
From 414 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 6 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 | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan R-Line Tsi Phev S-As tested had between 18,794 and 33,596 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,659 median miles, the Tiguan R-Line Tsi Phev S-A has 0.017 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 Tsi Phev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tsi Phev S-A has a 95.7% MOT pass rate based on 414 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tsi Phev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tsi Phev S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 6 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 Tsi Phev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tsi Phev S-A is 24,659 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,794 and 33,596 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan R-Line Tsi Phev 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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