Volkswagen Tiguan MOT Results
Registered in 201389.6% pass rate
from 10,904 tests in 2017
(38% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Tiguan is unusually good or bad.
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3.5% fail on
Suspension
(110% worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Attachment (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.62% fail on
Shock absorbers
(69% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Condition (69% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.092% fail on
Bonded suspension
(23 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Condition (26 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.055% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Front drive shafts
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Constant velocity joints (74% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.055% fail on
Front drive shafts
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.046% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.037% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0092% fail on Condition
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0.0092% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.0092% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0092% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.0092% fail on Rear
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1.5% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Tyres
(35% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth (47% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Size/type
- 0.0092% fail on Valve stem
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2.8% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(56% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Registration plate lamp (48% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.34% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.028% fail on Individual lamps
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0.34% fail on
Flashing type
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0.23% fail on
Position lamps
(77% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.11% fail on Front lamps (86% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Headlamps
(78% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.018% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0092% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.0092% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.0092% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0092% fail on Matched pair
- 0.21% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.12% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.037% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Tell tale
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0.018% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.018% fail on Switch
- 0.018% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0092% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0092% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.0092% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.93% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(78% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Wipers (87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Washers (70% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Windscreen
- 0.018% fail on Mirrors
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0.92% fail on
Brakes
(68% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Hub components
(73% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Brake pads (81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Brake discs
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0.31% fail on
Brake performance
(57% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Front wheels
- 0.073% fail on Rear wheels (76% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.037% fail on Brake operation (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.018% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.0092% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.073% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.073% fail on Electronic parking brake (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.055% fail on ABS
- 0.0092% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.0092% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.0092% fail on
Pedal
- 0.0092% fail on Anti-slip
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0.0092% fail on
Pedal
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0.0092% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.0092% fail on
Components
- 0.0092% fail on Reservoirs
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0.0092% fail on
Components
- 0.0092% fail on Restricted movement
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0.51% fail on
Hub components
(73% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.24% fail on Registration plate
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0.15% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.073% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.073% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.073% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.064% fail on Condition
- 0.0092% fail on Attachment
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0.073% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.083% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(80% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.0092% fail on Tank
- 0.0092% fail on Cap
- 0.0092% fail on System
- 0.0092% fail on Emissions
- 0.0092% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.064% fail on
Road Wheels
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Attachment
- 0.0092% fail on Condition
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0.046% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(67% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Body condition
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0.0092% fail on
Doors
- 0.0092% fail on Passengers other
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0.0092% fail on
Load security
- 0.0092% fail on Tailgate
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0.018% fail on
Steering
(92% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Steering system
(91% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0092% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0092% fail on Track rod end
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0.018% fail on
Steering system
(91% better than other 2013 cars)
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.