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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a reliable? We analysed 3,581 real MOT tests across 835 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,581 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.9%
Typical Mileage
39,328mi
Annual Mileage
9,056mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M 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 Sel TDI 4M S-a.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.6%
2021
89.2%
2020
89.2%
2019
86.7%
2018

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M 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
6,487 mi/yr
Typical
9,056 mi/yr
Average
9,953 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,435 mi/yr

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M 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 Sel TDI 4M S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 591 87.6% 27,334 35,274 49,066
2020 796 89.2% 26,350 37,526 51,783
2019 2,020 89.2% 27,865 40,611 56,203
2018 75 86.7% 27,812 39,051 57,056

How Long Does a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a Last?

Based on 835 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.1 years
Median
5.0 years

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
39,328 mi
75th Percentile
54,150 mi
95th Percentile
81,909 mi
Max Recorded
162,840 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a

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

Best year
2019

89.2% MOT pass rate from 2,020 tests

Year to avoid
2018

86.7% MOT pass rate from 75 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.2% across 2,020 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.7% — 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 4M 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 Sel TDI 4M S-a THIS CAR 88.9% 3,581 39,328 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
Rover P6 77.8% 2,365 53,849 mi 62 yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a?

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.9% across 3,581 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 4M 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 Sel TDI 4M S-a owner drives around 9,056 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 4M S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a reliable?
Based on 3,581 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a has a 88.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a does around 9,056 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M 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 Sel TDI 4M S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 4M S-a is 2019 with a 89.2% pass rate across 2,020 tests.