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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 475 real MOT tests across 215 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 475 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.7%
Typical Mileage
33,313mi
Annual Mileage
9,413mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.9%
2022
84.8%
2021

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,224 mi/yr
Typical
9,413 mi/yr
Average
11,767 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,102 mi/yr

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 110 90.9% 25,990 32,570 44,887
2021 341 84.8% 24,975 33,313 43,944

How Long Does a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a Last?

Based on 215 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
33,313 mi
75th Percentile
44,071 mi
95th Percentile
75,409 mi
Max Recorded
188,235 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

90.9% MOT pass rate from 110 tests

Year to avoid
2021

84.8% MOT pass rate from 341 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.9% across 110 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a THIS CAR 86.7% 475 33,313 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Golf 74.9% 22,270,993 83,305 mi 37 yrs
Volkswagen Polo 72.9% 14,598,296 60,351 mi 35 yrs
Volkswagen Passat 73.5% 6,960,690 105,632 mi 32 yrs
Audi A5 Sln Blk ED 45TFSI MHEV Q Sa 93% 229 24,179 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a?

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.7% across 475 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a owner drives around 9,413 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a reliable?
Based on 475 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a has a 86.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a does around 9,413 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life TDI S-a is 2022 with a 90.9% pass rate across 110 tests.