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Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a

1,318 vehicles · 689 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,318 Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a vehicles and 689 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,220 miles.

1,318
Vehicles
689
MOT tests
10,769
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension70%
  • Other13%
  • Visibility8%
  • Brakes6%
  • Identification & plates1%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21191%
352392%
414993%
55100%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1,317), Electric (1)

Most common Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (51 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (51 times)
  3. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (32 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (23 times)
  5. Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (21 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (16 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (15 times)
  9. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
  11. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (7 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (7 times)
  14. Offside Rear Nail in tyre (7 times)
  15. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)

Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2024 2 3 67% 39,932
2023 13 15 87% 48,697
2022 441 618 92% 44,273
2021 23 52 94% 38,974

Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a reliability FAQ

Across 1,318 Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).

The typical Volkswagen Tiguan life tsi phev s-a in our data has covered around 44,220 miles.

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