2021 Volkswagen Tiguan · 12,163 MOT tests
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2021 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 10.5% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 14 Tiguan years (12,163 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 10.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 29,358
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,163
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.1% of tests fail here (52% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.3%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Suspension1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.01%
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 0.75%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.63%
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 0.36%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.35%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.55%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.71%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.69%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2021 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 10.5% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 14 Tiguan years (12,163 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.31% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.01% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 29,358 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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