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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line TSI S-A reliability

MOT pass rates & common faults · 12,240 real DVSA tests · 2024

Across 12,240 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line TSI S-A cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on lights & electrics and emissions & leaks.

93%
pass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 75% of similar-age models
In line with fleet
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MOT pass rate by age

Up to 3 years
9,892 tests · fleet 89%
In line with fleet
93%
4 to 7 years
2,348 tests · fleet 85%
+4.5 pts vs fleet
90%

Where the Tiguan R-Line TSI S-A tends to fail

Share of Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line TSI S-A cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.

Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics100

Holds up better than average on lights & electrics, emissions & leaks, visibility.

Common questions

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line TSI S-A reliable?

On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line TSI S-A is about average for its age: 93% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 75% of similar-age models.

What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line TSI S-A?

First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line TSI S-A in 2024: up to 3 years, 93%; and 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 TSI S-A MOT?

No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line TSI S-A versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).

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Golf · 62%Polo · 71%Transporter · 59%Tiguan · 89%Passat · 62%Caddy · 70%
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