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Volkswagen Tiguan MOT Results

Registered in 2011
70.7% pass rate
from 7,210 tests in 2021
(9.3% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Tiguan is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Springs (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Coil springs (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Coil spring (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.9% fail on Suspension arms (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.069% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.042% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.028% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.014% fail on Axles
      • 0.014% fail on Axle
    • 0.014% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (74% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (45% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Headlamps (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.014% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Horn (80% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.042% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (48% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.055% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.042% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 0.014% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.014% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.014% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.055% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (21% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.014% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.014% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance (86% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.39% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.055% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control (54% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic parking brake (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.042% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.042% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.79% fail on Washers (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.083% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.083% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.069% fail on View to rear
      • 0.069% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.4% fail on Joints
        • 0.014% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.014% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Prop shaft (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Joints
        • 0.042% fail on Flexible couplings (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.014% fail on Hose
      • 0.014% fail on Pipe
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.097% fail on Other body component
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.083% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.083% fail on Door condition
      • 0.028% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.028% fail on Door condition
    • 0.055% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.028% fail on Seats
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.028% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.028% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.028% fail on Undertray
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition (40% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (70% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.68% fail on Spark ignition (56% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.069% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Emissions not tested (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.78% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
    • 0.042% fail on Airbags
      • 0.042% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.014% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Steering (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Steering gear (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Steering play
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates (52% better than other 2011 cars)
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  • 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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