Volkswagen Tiguan MOT Results

Registered in 2017
88.3% pass rate
from 27,094 tests in 2021
(7.8% better than other 2017 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Tiguan is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (11% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (34% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.044% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (18% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.011% fail on View to rear
      • 0.011% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0074% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (82% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0037% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.71% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.83% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads (33% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums (89% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs (87% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Brake drums (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0037% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.037% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.033% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0037% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.018% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0037% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0037% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0037% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.059% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.059% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0074% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0037% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0037% fail on Valves
    • 0.0074% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0037% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0037% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0037% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.96% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (64% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (83% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Headlamps (75% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0074% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.055% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.037% fail on Horn
      • 0.015% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0037% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.026% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (82% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0037% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.022% fail on Direction indicators (91% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Flashing type (91% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Side repeaters (94% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Stop lamp (97% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0074% fail on Reversing lamps (79% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0037% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.0074% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0037% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0037% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0037% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0037% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 0.53% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Seat belts (44% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Condition
      • 0.0037% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0074% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0074% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.34% fail on Suspension (61% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Springs (34% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Coil springs (34% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Coil spring (33% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Suspension arms (65% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.015% fail on Wheel bearings (73% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.011% fail on Shock absorbers (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0074% fail on Flexible couplings (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0037% fail on Joints
    • 0.026% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.026% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.026% fail on Doors
      • 0.018% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0037% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0037% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0037% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0037% fail on Door condition
    • 0.011% fail on Body
      • 0.0074% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0037% fail on Panel
    • 0.011% fail on Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0074% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0037% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0037% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0037% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0037% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.066% fail on Road Wheels (59% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0037% fail on Condition
  • 0.022% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.0037% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0037% fail on Steering rack
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