Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 27,370 real MOT tests across 12,572 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan R-line 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 R-line TSI S-a.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI 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 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 R-line TSI S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,584 | 89.5% | 19,760 | 25,650 | 33,162 |
| 2022 | 4,001 | 91.2% | 20,677 | 27,425 | 35,373 |
| 2021 | 14,466 | 91.5% | 23,410 | 31,439 | 41,519 |
| 2020 | 4,569 | 90.2% | 24,387 | 32,653 | 42,846 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a Last?
Based on 12,572 Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI 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 TSI S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.5% MOT pass rate from 14,466 tests
89.5% MOT pass rate from 3,584 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 14,466 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.5% — 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 R-line 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 R-line TSI S-a THIS CAR | 91.0% | 27,370 | 30,290 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 |
| BMW 320I M Sport Auto | 90.3% | 16,533 | 30,034 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan R-line TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.0% across 27,370 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 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 R-line TSI S-a owner drives around 7,837 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.