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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI reliable? We analysed 2,469 real MOT tests across 588 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,469 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.2%
Typical Mileage
40,604mi
Annual Mileage
9,423mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 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 Sel TDI.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI Number Plates

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

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

85.6%
2021
82.7%
2020
84.1%
2019

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,729 mi/yr
Typical
9,423 mi/yr
Average
10,323 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,701 mi/yr

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 299 85.6% 26,150 35,502 48,072
2020 626 82.7% 27,003 37,709 52,877
2019 1,379 84.1% 29,092 41,472 56,585

How Long Does a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI Last?

Based on 588 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.0 years
Median
5.0 years

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
40,604 mi
75th Percentile
55,310 mi
95th Percentile
85,049 mi
Max Recorded
178,203 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI

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

Best year
2021

85.6% MOT pass rate from 299 tests

Year to avoid
2020

82.7% MOT pass rate from 626 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.6% across 299 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.7% — 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 Sel TDI 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 Sel TDI THIS CAR 84.2% 2,469 40,604 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
Honda Vt 750 Sa 93.2% 1,748 7,141 mi 16 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI?

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.2% across 2,469 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 tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 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 Sel TDI owner drives around 9,423 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 Sel TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI reliable?
Based on 2,469 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI has a 84.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI does around 9,423 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI?
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 Sel TDI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI is 2021 with a 85.6% pass rate across 299 tests.