2019 Volkswagen Tiguan · 102,058 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2019 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 Tiguan years (102,058 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 10.9%
- 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 4
- 35,622
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 102,058
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1% of tests fail here (23% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.3%
- Brakes2.4%
- Suspension1.4%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.21%
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 1.13%
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 0.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.61%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.52%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.77%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.93%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.31%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.95%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2019 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 14 Tiguan years (102,058 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.47% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.21% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 35,622 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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