VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN MOT Pass Rate
84.2% of 73,411 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN MOT tests pass.
The TIGUAN passes its MOT 84.2% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN passes its MOT 84.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 89.8% at 0–3 years to 72.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.8% | 736 | 30,880 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.8% | 15,913 | 44,909 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.1% | 34,222 | 69,519 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.6% | 18,802 | 102,671 miles |
| 15+ years | 72.2% | 3,738 | 129,628 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN fails its MOT is suspension — present in 49.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 49.6% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 33.8% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.5% | not working |
| Brakes | 19.6% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 10.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.5% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.2% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 1.7% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN UP — 84.3% pass rate