2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT pass rate and common faults

35,299 MOT tests in 2024. 88.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.1%
Failed or needed repairs11.9%
Typical mileage at test40,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 35,299 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    1,098 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    757 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    241 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Brakes3.0%
  3. Suspension2.0%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.7%
  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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?

In 2024, 88.1% of 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan cars passed their MOT first time, across 35,299 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).