2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT pass rate and common faults

23,942 MOT tests in 2024. 89.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time89.1%
Failed or needed repairs10.9%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 23,942 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    894 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    555 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    162 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    130 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.0%
  2. Brakes3.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  4. Lights & electrics1.4%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?

In 2024, 89.1% of 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan cars passed their MOT first time, across 23,942 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable at MOT time?

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