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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·5,770 DVSA tests·2024
Across 5,770 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and lights & electrics.
90%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 70% of peers
+5 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
5,770 tests · fleet 85%
90%
Where the Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics100
Holds up better on body & structure, lights & electrics, visibility.
Share of 4 to 7 years Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 70% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 90%. 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 R-Line Tech TDI MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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