2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT pass rate and common faults

24,103 MOT tests in 2024. 89.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.0%
Failed or needed repairs11.0%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 24,103 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    612 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    703 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    172 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.5%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    117 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.8%
  2. Brakes3.5%
  3. Suspension1.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  5. Lights & electrics1.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.4%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan?

In 2024, 89.0% of 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan cars passed their MOT first time, across 24,103 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).