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

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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 1,269 real MOT tests across 713 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,269 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.7%
Typical Mileage
29,828mi
Annual Mileage
7,874mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI 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 TSI S-a.

Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a Number Plates

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

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

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

85.5%
2023
87.5%
2022
89.7%
2021

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

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI 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 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5

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

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI 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
5,773 mi/yr
Typical
7,874 mi/yr
Average
8,637 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,678 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 69 85.5% 19,690 27,639 33,503
2022 1,016 87.5% 21,703 29,900 38,030
2021 155 89.7% 22,206 29,223 37,230

How Long Does a Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a Last?

Based on 713 Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
29,828 mi
75th Percentile
37,710 mi
95th Percentile
53,223 mi
Max Recorded
87,288 mi

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

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

Best year
2021

89.7% MOT pass rate from 155 tests

Year to avoid
2023

85.5% MOT pass rate from 69 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.7% across 155 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.5% — 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 Aspace Elegance TSI 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 TSI S-a THIS CAR 87.7% 1,269 29,828 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
Ford Focus Titanium Navigator TDCI 90.8% 630 80,711 mi — yrs

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

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

The Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.7% across 1,269 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 Aspace Elegance TSI 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 TSI S-a owner drives around 7,874 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 TSI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a reliable?
Based on 1,269 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a has a 87.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a does around 7,874 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Aspace Elegance TSI S-a is 2021 with a 89.7% pass rate across 155 tests.