Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 392 real MOT tests across 451 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition 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 R-line Edition TDI S-a.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition 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 R-line Edition TDI S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 328 | 89.9% | 22,048 | 29,876 | 40,369 |
| 2022 | 61 | 91.8% | 21,156 | 27,544 | 36,532 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a Last?
Based on 451 Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.8% MOT pass rate from 61 tests
89.9% MOT pass rate from 328 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.8% across 61 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.9% — 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 R-line Edition 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 R-line Edition TDI S-a THIS CAR | 90.3% | 392 | 29,548 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 |
| Generic Worx 125 | 74.5% | 517 | 8,964 mi | 14 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan R-line Edition TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 392 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 R-line Edition 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.
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.