2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT pass rate and common faults

28,653 MOT tests in 2024. 86.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time86.4%
Failed or needed repairs13.6%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 28,653 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    1,130 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    661 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    314 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Brakes3.4%
  3. Suspension2.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  5. Lights & electrics1.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.7%

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 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan?

In 2024, 86.4% of 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan cars passed their MOT first time, across 28,653 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).