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Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Tiguan r-line tech tdi: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volkswagen Polo
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,167,422 vehicles
Volkswagen Tiguan r-line tech tdi
89%
MOT pass rate · 3,360 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Tiguan r-line tech tdi is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen Tiguan r-line tech tdi
MOT pass rate 73% 89% ✓
MOT failure rate 27% 11% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 1.1 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 6%
Average mileage 88,804 mi 54,062 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,167,422 3,360

Most common faults

Volkswagen Polo

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Volkswagen Tiguan r-line tech tdi

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen Tiguan r-line tech tdi is the more reliable of the two — 89% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Volkswagen Polo report Full Volkswagen Tiguan r-line tech tdi report Most reliable cars

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.