What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Volkswagen Tiguan?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan are: Visibility (2.5% risk), Tyres (2.0% risk), Brakes (0.9% risk).

Volkswagen Tiguan MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?

Based on 105,931 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan has a 10.9% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

10.9%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles

Based on 105,931 MOT tests

17.1pp below the UK average (28%)

Volkswagen Tiguan shows good reliability at this age, with a 10.9% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Visibility 2.5%

Tyres 2.0%

Brakes 0.9%

Lamps & Electrics 0.6%

Suspension 0.2%

Body & Chassis 0.1%

Steering 0.0%

How Does This Compare?

Volkswagen Tiguan MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	10.9%	105,931	Visibility
3-5 years	11.1%	364,644	Tyres
6-10 years	18.2%	343,108	Suspension
11-15 years	33.0%	114,800	Suspension
15+ years	36.0%	2,545	Suspension

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?

Yes. Based on 105,931 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles have a 10.9% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Volkswagen Tiguan?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Visibility — 2.5% failure risk
Tyres — 2.0% failure risk
Brakes — 0.9% failure risk

How can I prepare my Volkswagen Tiguan for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan, focus on: (1) Visibility — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Volkswagen Tiguan Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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