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Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi. Check any Tiguan Active Tdi by registration number below.

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90.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.2%

vs Volkswagen Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi has an average MOT pass rate of 90.9%, which is 5.2 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tiguan Active Tdi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 33 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

9.1%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear

6.1%

Rear Offside

3.0%

Front Offside

3.0%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi

Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi is 90.9% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.9%, the Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Tiguan Active Tdi: 52,675 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tiguan Active Tdi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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