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

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90.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.3%

vs Volkswagen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi has an average MOT pass rate of 90.0%, which is 4.3 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Tiguan Match Tdi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi fails its MOT are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. If you are preparing your Tiguan Match Tdi for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Tiguan Match 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 Match Tdi performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 1,866 vehicles

89.9%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

8.0%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

2019

Based on 6,540 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

9.7%

Mileage at 3yr

52k mi

Mileage at 5yr

73k mi

0

Based on 3,825 vehicles

89.6%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

35k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.0%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

0.9%
3

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

0.9%
4

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

0.7%
5

Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.

0.7%
Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

1.3%

Rear

1.1%

Front Offside

1.0%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

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92.3% pass rate

Volkswagen Vento

88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

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 Match Tdi

Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi is 90.0% 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 Match Tdi?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.0%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (0.9%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 90.0%, the Volkswagen Tiguan Match 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 Match 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 Match Tdi?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Tiguan Match Tdi: 48,123 miles at 3 years, 78,218 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Tiguan Match Tdi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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