Volkswagen Tiguan Active TDI S-A MOT Pass Rate and Running Costs
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 63 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
63
Model Year
2021
Years Covered
1
About the Volkswagen Tiguan Active TDI S-A
The Volkswagen Tiguan Active TDI S-A was MOT tested 63 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2021), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Tiguan Active TDI S-A performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2021 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan Active TDI S-A?
Volkswagen Tiguan Active TDI S-A by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92% | 63 | 30,741 mi |
Questions about the Volkswagen Tiguan Active TDI S-A
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan Active TDI S-A reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2021), the Volkswagen Tiguan Active TDI S-A averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 63 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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