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Volkswagen Tiguan MOT Results

Registered in 2014
82.1% pass rate
from 15,688 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Tiguan is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.6% fail on Suspension (62% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.0% fail on Springs (35% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs (35% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring (36% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.47% fail on Shock absorbers (52% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.096% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0064% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.083% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.025% fail on Wheel bearings (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.019% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Axles
      • 0.0064% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0064% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0064% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0064% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (11% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.019% fail on Size/type (77% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.45% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.45% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.057% fail on Individual direction indicators (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.057% fail on Horn
      • 0.032% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.070% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (93% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.0064% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0064% fail on Position lamp
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.74% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.49% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (64% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.083% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.076% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0064% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (55% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.038% fail on Electronic braking system (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic parking brake (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.013% fail on Brake fluid
  • 1.3% fail on Visibility (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Washers (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Wipers (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.051% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.032% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0064% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.36% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0064% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.032% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Sound deadening material (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Undertray
    • 0.025% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0064% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.57% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Transmission (41% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Drive shafts (56% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (57% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Prop shaft (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Flexible couplings (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.0064% fail on Joints
      • 0.0064% fail on Belts
    • 0.076% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.057% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.019% fail on Tank
    • 0.019% fail on Exhaust system (96% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Body
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0064% fail on Panel
    • 0.019% fail on Doors (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0064% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0064% fail on Door condition
    • 0.013% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0064% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0064% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0064% fail on Seats
      • 0.0064% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0064% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0064% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0064% fail on Undertray
  • 0.43% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Electronic power steering (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.013% fail on Steering gear (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.089% fail on Road Wheels (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Attachment (57% better than other 2014 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

  • Volkswagen Tiguan (2008 - 2016)
    Decent SUV with diesel automatic option. Comfortable seats. Escape version capable off-road. Optional Park Assist works well. Much better from September 2011 facelift.

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