Volkswagen Tiguan Tsi
From 253 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 10 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 | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| a steering ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment | 1 |
| reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface | 1 |
| headlamp levelling device inoperative | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 29.6% of Tiguan Tsi failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Tiguan Tsis tested had between 20,904 and 36,316 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,291 median miles, the Tiguan Tsi has 0.042 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 Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Tiguan Tsi has a 87.7% MOT pass rate based on 253 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Tiguan Tsi is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Tiguan Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Tiguan Tsi is 29,291 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,904 and 36,316 miles.
Buying a used Tiguan Tsi?
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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