Volkswagen Passat vs Volkswagen Tiguan allspace sel tdi 4m: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Volkswagen Passat
74%
MOT pass rate · 601,376 vehicles
Volkswagen Tiguan allspace sel tdi 4m
86%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Passat (74%) and Volkswagen Tiguan allspace sel tdi 4m (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen Tiguan allspace sel tdi 4m |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 147,486 mi | 76,205 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 601,376 | 3 |
Most common faults
Volkswagen Passat
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Volkswagen Tiguan allspace sel tdi 4m
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Volkswagen Passat (74%) and Volkswagen Tiguan allspace sel tdi 4m (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.