Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo reliable? We analysed 985 real MOT tests across 213 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo.
Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 226 | 88.9% | 30,627 | 45,730 | 65,178 |
| 2019 | 680 | 88.1% | 26,444 | 40,313 | 57,860 |
| 2018 | 57 | 86.0% | 20,619 | 34,404 | 53,129 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo Last?
Based on 213 Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo 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 S TSI Evo
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.9% MOT pass rate from 226 tests
86.0% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.9% across 226 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.0% — 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 S TSI Evo Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo THIS CAR | 88.1% | 985 | 41,106 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 |
| Honda Civic Type-s GT | 78.7% | 724 | 104,275 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen Tiguan S TSI Evo has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.1% across 985 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 S TSI Evo 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 S TSI Evo owner drives around 8,472 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.