2020 Volkswagen Tiguan · 46,973 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2020 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 14 Tiguan years (46,973 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 10.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 31,539
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 46,973
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.2% of tests fail here (44% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.1%
- Brakes2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Suspension1.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.11%
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 0.93%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 0.7%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.57%
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 0.47%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.4%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.59%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.48%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2020 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 10.3% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 14 Tiguan years (46,973 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.17% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.11% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 31,539 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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