2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT pass rate and common faults

25,899 MOT tests in 2024. 86.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time86.4%
Failed or needed repairs13.6%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 25,899 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    1,069 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    499 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    265 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.7%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.0%
  2. Brakes3.3%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  4. Lights & electrics1.9%
  5. Suspension1.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?

In 2024, 86.4% of 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan cars passed their MOT first time, across 25,899 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).