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Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 187 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 187 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.2%
Typical Mileage
35,245mi
Annual Mileage
9,947mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance 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 Aspace Elegance TDI S-a.

Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a Number Plates

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

Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

88.2%
2022

Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance 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 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1

Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance 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
7,442 mi/yr
Typical
9,947 mi/yr
Average
9,969 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,168 mi/yr

Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance 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 Aspace Elegance TDI S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 136 88.2% 26,902 34,768 45,904

Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance 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
35,245 mi
75th Percentile
47,680 mi
95th Percentile
71,281 mi
Max Recorded
101,468 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a

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

Best year
2022

88.2% MOT pass rate from 136 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.2% across 136 tests.

How Does the Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance 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 Aspace Elegance TDI S-a THIS CAR 87.2% 187 35,245 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
Mash Fifty 77% 482 5,344 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a?

The Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.2% across 187 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 Aspace Elegance 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 Aspace Elegance TDI S-a owner drives around 9,947 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 Aspace Elegance TDI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a reliable?
Based on 187 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a has a 87.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a does around 9,947 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance 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 Aspace Elegance TDI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TDI S-a is 2022 with a 88.2% pass rate across 136 tests.