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Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 reliable? We analysed 1,591 real MOT tests across 220 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,591 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.8%
Typical Mileage
126,561mi
Annual Mileage
8,243mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140.

Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,422 mi/yr
Typical
8,243 mi/yr
Average
8,755 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,303 mi/yr

Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
126,561 mi
75th Percentile
153,669 mi
95th Percentile
191,951 mi
Max Recorded
1,316,963 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 THIS CAR 82.8% 1,591 126,561 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
Vauxhall Astra Griffin Edition Turbo D 88.8% 698 38,798 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140?

The Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.8% across 1,591 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 owner drives around 8,243 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.

Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 reliable?
Based on 1,591 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 has a 82.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 does around 8,243 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.