2009 Volkswagen Tiguan · 22,067 MOT tests
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2009 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 35.4% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 Tiguan years (22,067 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 35.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 116,056
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,067
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 20% of tests fail here (15% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20%
- Lights and electrics10.6%
- Tyres7.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
- Brakes5.3%
- Body, chassis and structure4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.12%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.29%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.11%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Position lamp not working 2.77%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.64%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.24%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.45%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2009 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 35.4% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 Tiguan years (22,067 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.12% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 116,056 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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