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Volkswagen Tiguan active tsi

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 778 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

94%

Total Tests

778

Best Year

2022 (95%)

Years Covered

2

About the Volkswagen Tiguan active tsi

The Volkswagen Tiguan active tsi has been tested 778 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2021 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 153 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 2 point spread, the Tiguan active tsi is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 26,205 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 24,102 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Tiguan active tsi performs 9 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)
£1,137
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,587
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan active tsi?

vs national average+12% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+9% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Volkswagen Tiguan active tsi by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202295%15324,102 mi
202193%62526,205 mi

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