Volkswagen Tiguan Se Tsi Evo
From 267 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan Se Tsi Evos tested had between 31,997 and 46,453 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,397 median miles, the Tiguan Se Tsi Evo has 0.021 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 Se Tsi Evo MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Se Tsi Evo has a 92.1% MOT pass rate based on 267 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Se Tsi Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan Se Tsi Evo is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan Se Tsi Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan Se Tsi Evo is 38,397 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,997 and 46,453 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan Se Tsi Evo?
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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