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Volkswagen Tiguan MOT Results

Registered in 2018
82.5% pass rate
from 31,141 tests in 2021
(60% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Tiguan is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Visibility (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Wipers (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on View to rear
      • 0.013% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0032% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0032% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0032% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (62% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.039% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Brakes (43% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.91% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.039% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.039% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0064% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0096% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.058% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.058% fail on Electronic parking brake (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.016% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0064% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0064% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0032% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0032% fail on Valves
    • 0.0064% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0064% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0032% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0032% fail on Pedal
  • 1.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0096% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (61% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.13% fail on Front fog lamps (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Front fog lamps (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.051% fail on Horn
      • 0.0096% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0096% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0064% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.071% fail on Headlamps (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.051% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0096% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0064% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0064% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0064% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0032% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0032% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
    • 0.0032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0032% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.79% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (86% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust emissions (92% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0064% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0032% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0032% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0032% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0064% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0064% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.0032% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0032% fail on Undertray
  • 0.41% fail on Suspension
    • 0.17% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension arms (61% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0064% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.032% fail on Shock absorbers (60% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0032% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0032% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0032% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0096% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0064% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0032% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0032% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle (55% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates (56% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (46% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Body
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0032% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.0032% fail on Panel
    • 0.019% fail on Transmission (67% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Drive shafts (65% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.013% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0096% fail on Doors
      • 0.0064% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0064% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0032% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0032% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0096% fail on Seats
      • 0.0096% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0032% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0032% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0032% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0032% fail on Undertray
  • 0.080% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.074% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0064% fail on Condition (88% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.0064% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0064% fail on Steering rack
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