2016 Volkswagen Tiguan · 65,590 MOT tests
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2016 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 Tiguan years (65,590 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 13.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 59,215
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 65,590
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Suspension3.3%
- Brakes2.6%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.83%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.14%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.14%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.09%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.02%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.98%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.7%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.74%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.16%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.6%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year
The full picture: Volkswagen Tiguan reliability. Before you pay for any Volkswagen Tiguan, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2016 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 13.9% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 Tiguan years (65,590 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.83% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.14% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 59,215 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Check a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.