2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT pass rate and common faults

12,118 MOT tests in 2024. 73.4% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time73.4%
Failed or needed repairs26.6%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,118 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    664 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    339 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    250 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  10. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension17.1%
  2. Tyres8.1%
  3. Lights & electrics6.4%
  4. Brakes5.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan?

In 2024, 73.4% of 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,118 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).