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Volkswagen Tiguan r-line tech tdi

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 6,385 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

6,385

Best Year

2020 (92%)

Years Covered

2

About the Volkswagen Tiguan r-line tech tdi

The Volkswagen Tiguan r-line tech tdi has been tested 6,385 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 3,412 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 1 point spread, the Tiguan r-line tech tdi is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 44,797 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 36,647 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Tiguan r-line tech tdi performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)
£1,037
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,487
Per month£124/mo

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

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan r-line tech tdi?

vs national average+10% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+7% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Volkswagen Tiguan r-line tech tdi by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202092%3,41236,647 mi
201991%2,97344,797 mi

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