MOT performance
Volkswagen Tiguan Mk1 (2008–2016): MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 163,417 MOT tests on the Volkswagen Tiguan Mk1 in 2023–2024 (cars first registered Mar 2008–Jan 2016, on average 10.3 years old at test), 72.5% passed first time. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, the Mk1 failed 17% less often than comparable cars. Against the generation that replaced it, the Mk2, it fails 14% more often once age and mileage are allowed for (0.83× vs 0.73×).
163,417 MOT tests on 82,176 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
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| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 72.5% | ±0.2 pts (95%), n = 163,417 |
| All Volkswagen Tiguans | 82.2% | n = 460,802 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 0.83× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00; Volkswagen Tiguan overall 0.79× |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 7.5% | n = 163,417 |
| Average age at test | 10.3 years | n = 163,417 |
| On sale (catalogue) | 2008–2016 | Jan 2008 to Apr 2016 |
Mk1 against the other Volkswagen Tiguan generations
Newer generations are younger at test, so their raw pass rates are higher almost by default; the adjusted column compares each with cars of the same age, mileage and fuel.
| Generation | Tests | Average age | First-time pass | vs similar cars | Dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mk1 (2008–2016) | 163,417 | 10.3 yrs | 72.5% | -17% | 7.5% |
| Mk2 (2016–2024) | 279,850 | 4.3 yrs | 87.9% | -27% | 5.0% |
Where the Mk1 differs
- Seat belts and airbags: the Mk1 failed 32% less often than the Volkswagen Tiguan overall, relative to comparable cars (0.67× vs 0.99×).
- Driver's view of the road: the Mk1 failed 22% more often than the Volkswagen Tiguan overall, relative to comparable cars (0.65× vs 0.53×).
| Area | Mk1 (vs similar) | Mk2 (vs similar) |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 14.3% (+23%) | 1.4% (-34%) |
| Tyres | 6.9% (-7%) | 4.9% (-10%) |
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 6.4% (-49%) | 1.6% (-62%) |
| Brakes | 4.2% (-47%) | 2.6% (-20%) |
| Driver's view of the road | 3.0% (-35%) | 1.5% (-56%) |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.5% (-18%) | 1.4% (+14%) |
| Body, chassis and structure | 2.0% (-49%) | 0.2% (-74%) |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.7% (-33%) | 0.6% (+50%) |
| Steering | 0.6% (-76%) | 0.1% (-83%) |
| Road wheels | 0.3% (-45%) | 0.1% (-47%) |
| Registration plates and VIN | 0.2% (-47%) | 0.3% (+4%) |
Most common Volkswagen Tiguan Mk1 failure items
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | Suspension | 5.50% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 4.57% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 3.31% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | Driver's view of the road | 1.82% |
| Condition: has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 1.78% |
Pass rate by age, by generation
At the same age, the generations can be compared directly.
| Age at test (years) | Mk1 pass rate (tests) | Mk2 pass rate (tests) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | — | 88.6% (118,996) |
| 5-6 | 82.4% (295) | 86.8% (100,724) |
| 7-8 | 80.3% (42,358) | 86.0% (21,784) |
| 9-10 | 74.6% (55,253) | — |
| 11-12 | 68.6% (32,000) | — |
| 13-15 | 63.0% (32,133) | — |
| 16+ | 63.6% (1,378) | — |
Registration years in the Mk1
| Registered | Tests | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7,174 | 62.0% |
| 2009 | 12,615 | 63.1% |
| 2010 | 13,570 | 63.7% |
| 2011 | 13,799 | 66.0% |
| 2012 | 18,231 | 69.8% |
| 2013 | 24,741 | 74.1% |
| 2014 | 30,894 | 75.9% |
| 2015 | 40,023 | 79.8% |
| 2016 | 2,370 | 80.2% |
Year pages cover every Volkswagen Tiguan registered that year, including any of another generation.
How cars are assigned to a generation
DVSA records don't say which generation a car is, so 73 Auto assigns each test by first-registration date against its catalogue's on-sale dates for the Mk1 (Jan 2008 to Apr 2016). Cars registered within three months either side of a changeover are left out, because run-out stock of the old model and early cars of the new one are registered in the same months. Some cars near the edges may still be of the neighbouring generation.
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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.