Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a reliable? We analysed 718 real MOT tests across 540 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION 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 TDI 4MOTION S-a.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION 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 TDI 4MOTION S-a THIS CAR | 96.5% | 718 | 53,062 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 |
| Piaggio Typhoon 125 MY11 | 76.6% | 1,375 | 13,036 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.5% across 718 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 TDI 4MOTION 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 R-line TDI 4MOTION S-a owner drives around 10,881 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.