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Tiguan Match Tdi 4motion S A

1,795 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where Tiguan Match Tdi 4motion S As pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.

That's 13.2 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,988 tracked models — a confident result.

Pass

89.0%

Pass-after-fix

1.7%

Fail

9.1%

Avg miles

33,933

Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%

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Tiguan Match Tdi 4motion S-A: a strong MOT record by UK norms

Across 1,795 MOT tests, the Tiguan Match Tdi 4motion S-A returns 89.0% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a seriously damaged tyre. Windscreen damage and brake pads worn below 1.5 mm round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 33,933, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.

Top ten reasons for rejection.

  1. 01

    A tyre seriously damaged

    44 occurrences · 2.5% of tests

  2. 02

    Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view

    31 occurrences · 1.7% of tests

  3. 03

    a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

    27 occurrences · 1.5% of tests

  4. 04

    An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

    24 occurrences · 1.3% of tests

  5. 05

    Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.

    17 occurrences · 0.9% of tests

  6. 06

    A tyre cords visible or damaged

    16 occurrences · 0.9% of tests

  7. 07

    Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn

    14 occurrences · 0.8% of tests

  8. 08

    Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

    13 occurrences · 0.7% of tests

  9. 09

    A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

    13 occurrences · 0.7% of tests

  10. 10

    Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

    9 occurrences · 0.5% of tests

Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.

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Buying or keeping a Tiguan Match Tdi 4motion S A?

Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.

If you own a Tiguan Match Tdi 4motion S A and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.