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VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 4,768 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests (2024)

4,768

Avg Mileage

26,094 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,582

Is the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 13 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VOLKSWAGEN brand average of 85%.

At 3 years old, 95% of VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-As from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 4,768 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 26,094 miles.

How does the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars738th out of 3,373(top 22%)
Rank among all VOLKSWAGEN models99th out of 1,118(top 9%)
vs national average+13% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average+3% (92% avg)
vs VOLKSWAGEN average+10% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A has 26,094 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,582
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202290%11323,950 mi
202195%4,76826,094 mi
202094%1,27232,572 mi

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About the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A

The 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A is a small family car with a 1498cc petrol engine. 4,768 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. It ranks in the top 22% of all 2021 cars for reliability.

With an average of 26,094 miles at 3 years old, VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A Fuel Costs

The 1498cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 (£132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 95% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A Reliability Trend

The VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

Alternatives to the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A

The VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELEGANCE TSI S-A is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol small family cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: