2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT pass rate and common faults

18,296 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,296 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    646 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    330 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    220 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.0%
  2. Suspension4.7%
  3. Brakes3.8%
  4. Lights & electrics3.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,296 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?

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

Is the 2016 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).