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Volkswagen Tiguan MOT Results

Registered in 2008
63.9% pass rate
from 5,201 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Tiguan is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Springs (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Coil springs (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Coil spring (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.21% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.096% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.058% fail on Sub-frames (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Sub-frame (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Individual direction indicators (61% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment (48% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.058% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.058% fail on Horn (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.077% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.019% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.038% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.038% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Brakes (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.038% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Parking brake performance (91% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Rbt (94% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic parking brake (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.17% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.019% fail on Servos
    • 0.19% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.077% fail on Anti-lock braking system (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.038% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.038% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.038% fail on Other components
    • 0.019% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
    • 0.019% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (27% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission (24% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Joints (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.56% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Prop shaft (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Joints
        • 0.038% fail on Flexible couplings (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Bearing housing (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Doors (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Driver's door (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Hinge
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.038% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
    • 0.096% fail on Body
      • 0.058% fail on Other body component
      • 0.038% fail on Panel
    • 0.096% fail on Seats
      • 0.096% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.096% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.096% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Fuel system (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Tank
      • 0.019% fail on Pipe
    • 0.058% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.038% fail on Chassis
      • 0.038% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.038% fail on Towbar (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.019% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.019% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.019% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.019% fail on Load security
      • 0.019% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.019% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.019% fail on Undertray
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.077% fail on View to rear
      • 0.077% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.038% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Steering linkage components (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.019% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.096% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Power steering
      • 0.038% fail on Operation
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
    • 0.058% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.48% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Airbags
      • 0.019% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment
    • 0.019% fail on Condition
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates (49% better than other 2008 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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