Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 5,113 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
5,113
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (96%)
Years Covered
3
About the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI S-A
The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI S-A was MOT tested 5,113 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 94%. 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 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 231 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 3 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI S-A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 44,691 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 26,333 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI S-A performs 9 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 S-A
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI S-A reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI S-A averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 5,113 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.
Which year Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 93%, a 3 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI S-As more reliable?
The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Tech TDI S-A has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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