Volkswagen Tiguan MOT Results
Registered in 201182.0% pass rate
from 6,339 tests in 2017
(27% 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.
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7.3% fail on
Suspension
(30% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Coil springs
(47% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Condition (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Location
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2.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(180% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Attachment (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Condition
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0.93% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.93% fail on Condition
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0.38% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.33% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.032% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.016% fail on Attachment
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0.17% fail on
Drive shafts
(67% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Front drive shafts
(70% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Constant velocity joints (69% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.016% fail on Universal joint
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0.16% fail on
Front drive shafts
(70% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.095% fail on
Bonded suspension
(8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.063% fail on
Wheel bearings
(70% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Front
- 0.016% fail on Rear
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0.032% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.032% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.016% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.016% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.016% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.016% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.016% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.016% fail on Condition
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3.5% fail on
Coil springs
(47% worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(43% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp (36% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.1% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Individual lamps (80% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.016% fail on All direction indicators
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
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0.62% fail on
Position lamps
(69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Front lamps (67% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Rear lamps (84% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.016% fail on All position lamps
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0.38% fail on
Headlamps
(79% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.17% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.016% fail on Tell tale
- 0.16% fail on Horn
- 0.14% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
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4.4% fail on
Tyres
(31% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Condition (44% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Size/type
- 0.032% fail on Valve stem
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2.2% fail on
Brakes
(52% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Hub components
(37% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Brake pads (47% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Brake discs
- 0.032% fail on Brake calipers
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0.46% fail on
Brake performance
(70% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Front wheels (66% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rear wheels (84% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Brake operation (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.016% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.079% fail on ABS
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0.063% fail on
Parking brake
(77% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.032% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.016% fail on Restricted movement
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1.7% fail on
Hub components
(37% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(68% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Windscreen
- 0.28% fail on Washers (81% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Mirrors
- 0.032% fail on Bonnet
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0.43% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.32% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.28% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.032% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.11% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.11% fail on Condition
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0.32% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.25% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.25% fail on Registration plate
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0.14% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(84% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Emissions
- 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.032% fail on
Fuel system
(80% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Cap
- 0.016% fail on System
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0.079% fail on
Road Wheels
(71% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Attachment
- 0.016% fail on Condition
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0.063% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(74% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Body security
- 0.016% fail on Body condition
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0.016% fail on
Doors
- 0.016% fail on Passengers other
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0.016% fail on
Seats
- 0.016% fail on Drivers
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0.016% fail on
Steering
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0.016% fail on
Power steering
- 0.016% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.016% fail on
Power steering
Read the Honest John Review
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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.