Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 305,471 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 305,471 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Volkswagen Tiguan cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Tiguan tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Tiguan cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, body & structure, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Tiguan is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 55% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Tiguan?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Tiguan in 2024: up to 3 years, 87%; 4 to 7 years, 89%; 8 to 12 years, 79%; and 13 years and older, 66%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volkswagen Tiguan versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).