What are the common problems with the 6-10 year old Volkswagen Tiguan?

The top failure areas for the 6-10-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan are: Suspension (3.7% risk), Tyres (2.9% risk), Lamps & Electrics (1.8% risk).

Volkswagen Tiguan MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

18.2%

MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles

Based on 343,108 MOT tests

9.8pp below the UK average (28%)

Volkswagen Tiguan shows good reliability at this age, with a 18.2% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Suspension 3.7%

Tyres 2.9%

Lamps & Electrics 1.8%

Brakes 1.6%

Visibility 1.0%

Body & Chassis 0.4%

Steering 0.1%

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 6-10 year old Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?

Yes. Based on 343,108 MOT tests, 6-10-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles have a 18.2% 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 6-10 year old Volkswagen Tiguan?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Suspension — 3.7% failure risk
Tyres — 2.9% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 1.8% failure risk

How can I prepare my Volkswagen Tiguan for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan, focus on: (1) Suspension — 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.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-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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