Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI 4MOTION
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 1,509 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
1,509
Highest Pass Rate
2019 (95%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI 4MOTION
The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI 4MOTION was MOT tested 1,509 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 93%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 95% from 679 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 43,963 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 37,531 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI 4MOTION performs 8 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.
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Questions about the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI 4MOTION
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI 4MOTION reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI 4MOTION averages a 93% MOT pass rate, from 1,509 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 95%.
Which year Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI 4MOTION has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI 4MOTION has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 91%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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