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

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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 9,523 real MOT tests across 2,478 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 9,523 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.3%
Typical Mileage
34,611mi
Annual Mileage
8,055mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Tiguan Match 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 Match TDI S-a.

Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a Number Plates

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

Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.3%
2021
90.8%
2020
90%
2019

Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Tiguan Match 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 158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 35

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

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Tiguan Match 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
5,435 mi/yr
Typical
8,055 mi/yr
Average
9,058 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,558 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 104 91.3% 22,847 32,246 50,230
2020 2,784 90.8% 22,993 33,456 46,982
2019 6,222 90.0% 22,240 34,297 50,142

How Long Does a Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a Last?

Based on 2,478 Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
5.2 years
Median
5.0 years

Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Tiguan Match 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
34,611 mi
75th Percentile
49,882 mi
95th Percentile
78,835 mi
Max Recorded
209,551 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a

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

Best year
2021

91.3% MOT pass rate from 104 tests

Year to avoid
2019

90.0% MOT pass rate from 6,222 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.3% across 104 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.0% — 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 Match 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 Match TDI S-a THIS CAR 90.3% 9,523 34,611 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
Toyota Ipsum 72.4% 4,018 98,129 mi 30 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a?

The Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 9,523 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 Match 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 Match TDI S-a owner drives around 8,055 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 Match TDI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a reliable?
Based on 9,523 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a has a 90.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a does around 8,055 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Tiguan Match 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 Match TDI S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-a is 2021 with a 91.3% pass rate across 104 tests.