Volkswagen Tiguan MOT Results

Registered in 2019

92.1% pass rate

from 1,242 tests in 2021

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 2019 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Tiguan is unusually good or bad.

2.4% fail on Tyres
- 1.4% fail on Tread depth
- 1.0% fail on Condition
- 0.081% fail on Size/type
2.2% fail on Visibility
- 1.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.32% fail on Washers
- 0.081% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.081% fail on Windscreen
1.2% fail on Brakes
- 0.81% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.56% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.24% fail on Brake discs
- 0.40% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.40% fail on Rbt
      - 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
0.97% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (71% better than other 2019 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.64% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.081% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.081% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.081% fail on Headlamp
- 0.081% fail on Rear reflectors
0.56% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.56% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.40% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.40% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.48% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.32% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.32% fail on Condition
- 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.32% fail on Registration plates
0.24% fail on Suspension
- 0.24% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.081% fail on Ball joint
0.081% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.081% fail on Condition

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Volkswagen Tiguan (2016 - 2023)
High-quality interior offers plenty of practicality, plus a strong array of standard equipment. Refined driving experience fits with Volkswagen’s upmarket image.