2018 Volkswagen Tiguan · 104,951 MOT tests
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2018 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 Tiguan years (104,951 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 11.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 42,400
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 104,951
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.3% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.9%
- Brakes2.4%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Suspension1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.22%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.14%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.95%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.75%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.55%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.7%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.76%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.01%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.79%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2018 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 Tiguan years (104,951 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.94% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.22% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 42,400 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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