2017 Volkswagen Tiguan · 95,361 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2017 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 12.1% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 Tiguan years (95,361 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 12.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 52,754
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 95,361
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.5% of tests fail here (75% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Brakes2.4%
- Lights and electrics1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Suspension0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.52%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.07%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.04%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.68%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.63%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.35%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.93%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.3%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2017 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 12.1% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 Tiguan years (95,361 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.91% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.52% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 52,754 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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