2013 Volkswagen Tiguan · 42,546 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2013 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 Tiguan years (42,546 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 24.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 83,437
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,546
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 12.1% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.1%
- Tyres6.7%
- Lights and electrics4.9%
- Brakes3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.01%
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 3.84%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.72%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.36%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.35%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.2%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.87%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.34%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 14 Tiguan years (42,546 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.01% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.84% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 83,437 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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