Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a reliable? We analysed 2,470 real MOT tests across 1,188 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 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 TSI 4MOTION S-a.
Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 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 TSI 4MOTION 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 TSI 4MOTION S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 283 | 90.5% | 19,715 | 25,760 | 34,946 |
| 2022 | 396 | 92.9% | 18,787 | 25,988 | 35,712 |
| 2021 | 1,677 | 89.7% | 22,551 | 29,970 | 39,113 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a Last?
Based on 1,188 Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION 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 TSI 4MOTION S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.9% MOT pass rate from 396 tests
89.7% MOT pass rate from 1,677 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.9% across 396 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.7% — 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 TSI 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 TSI 4MOTION S-a THIS CAR | 90.4% | 2,470 | 29,058 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 |
| Kia Ceed 2 Nav CRDI Isg | 85.1% | 3,307 | 47,546 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-aShould you buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a?
The Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 4MOTION S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.4% across 2,470 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Tiguan R TSI 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 TSI 4MOTION S-a owner drives around 7,242 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.