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

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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 1,663 real MOT tests across 407 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,663 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.8%
Typical Mileage
40,624mi
Annual Mileage
9,308mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel 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 Sel TDI S-a.

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI 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 S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

84.9%
2021
84.5%
2020
85.3%
2019
81.6%
2018

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

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a 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 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7

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

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel 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
6,851 mi/yr
Typical
9,308 mi/yr
Average
10,759 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,323 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 225 84.9% 29,657 38,007 51,248
2020 677 84.5% 28,190 38,850 52,279
2019 647 85.3% 30,166 43,336 62,147
2018 76 81.6% 30,427 42,748 56,037

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

Based on 407 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.8 years
Median
5.0 years

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel 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
40,624 mi
75th Percentile
56,653 mi
95th Percentile
86,465 mi
Max Recorded
143,419 mi

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

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

Best year
2019

85.3% MOT pass rate from 647 tests

Year to avoid
2018

81.6% MOT pass rate from 76 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.3% across 647 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.6% — 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 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 S-a THIS CAR 84.8% 1,663 40,624 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
Renault Megane I-music Vvt 100 77.6% 917 79,358 mi — yrs

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

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

The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.8% across 1,663 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 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 S-a owner drives around 9,308 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 S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a reliable?
Based on 1,663 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a has a 84.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a does around 9,308 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel 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 Sel 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 Sel TDI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Sel TDI S-a is 2019 with a 85.3% pass rate across 647 tests.