VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 6,138 MOT tests from 833 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN has the same fault.

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN's have a very good reliability rating of 684/999. The score was calculated from the average of every VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	791/999Very good	70,615 miles	3,127 vehicles
N/A	N/A	772/999Very good	73,347 miles	1,240 vehicles
N/A	N/A	753/999Very good	77,089 miles	11,181 vehicles
N/A	N/A	741/999Very good	76,389 miles	15,724 vehicles
N/A	N/A	675/999Good	75,726 miles	13,654 vehicles
N/A	N/A	577/999Above average	80,456 miles	7,056 vehicles
N/A	N/A	476/999Average	78,727 miles	2,615 vehicles

How reliable is the VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN?

Based on 6,138 MOT tests from 833 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

833

MOT tests

6,138

Pass rate

83.9%

Median mileage

76,885 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 804 out of 999.

Common VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 1,143 advisory comments and 178 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 452 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Suspension arm issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 213 advisory comments and 70 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a worn, corroded, or damaged suspension arm or its pin.

What to inspect

Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM PIN OR BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (A) (I))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 259 advisory comments and 23 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Coil spring issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 153 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record coil springs that were corroded, fractured, or otherwise defective. They are counted separately from shock absorbers.

What to inspect

Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED OR BROKEN (5.3.1 (B) (I))

Engine warning lamp

VehicleScore MOT data includes 42 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an engine warning lamp that was on, or did not work, during the inspection.

What to inspect

Switch on the ignition and confirm the lamp comes on and then goes out. Ask what was diagnosed if it stayed on.

Example MOT wording: ENGINE MIL INOPERATIVE OR INDICATES A MALFUNCTION (8.2.2.2 (G))

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2026	21	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2025	32	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2024	44	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2023	72	79	91.1%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2022	33	66	90.9%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2021	49	169	87.6%	Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues
2020	34	157	84.1%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2019	61	351	86.3%	Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues
2018	87	578	88.2%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2017	87	686	90.4%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2016	57	486	91.2%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2015	24	226	85.4%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2014	20	220	81.8%	Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues
2013	46	619	80.1%	Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues
2012	58	842	81.1%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2011	20	320	78.8%	Tyre wear, Suspension arm issues
2010	27	469	78.3%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2009	25	441	79.1%	Tyre wear, Coil spring issues
2008	20	391	79%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear

What to check when buying a used VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Suspension arm issues. Look for play or corrosion at the arm and ask whether it has been replaced.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Engine warning lamp. Switch on the ignition and confirm the lamp comes on and then goes out. Ask what was diagnosed if it stayed on.

Buying a VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN?

Common problems tell you what can affect VOLKSWAGEN TIGUANs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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