VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN R MOT Pass Rate
92.9% of 1,485 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN R MOT tests pass.
The TIGUAN R passes its MOT 92.9% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 79.0%.
The VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN R passes its MOT 92.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Unusually, pass rate is higher for older examples: 92.2% at 0–3 years compared with 94.8% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.2% | 1,038 | 25,073 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.8% | 444 | 30,904 miles |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN R
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN R fails its MOT is tyres — present in 68.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 68.1% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 13.8% | Too high |
| Suspension | 7.2% | Fractured or broken |
| Visibility | 5.8% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.3% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 3.6% | Fractured |
| Brakes | 1.4% | Incorrectly mounted |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate