2022 Volkswagen Taigo R-Line S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,867 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Taigo R-Line S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and seat belts & restraints. Its pass rate of 92.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

1,867

MOT tests analysed

7.5%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Volkswagen Taigo R-Line S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.3%	62
2	Brakes	1.9%	35
3	Seat belts & restraints	1.6%	29
4	Visibility	1.2%	23
5	Lighting & signalling	0.9%	16
6	Suspension	0.6%	12

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Volkswagen Taigo R-Line S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	43
2	Wipers	18
3	Headlamp aim	15
4	Tread depth	15
5	Linkage ball joints	12
6	Brake discs	8

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Volkswagen Taigo R-Line S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	14.9%	278
2	Tyres	13.6%	254
3	Other defects	5.5%	103
4	Visibility	2.6%	48
5	Suspension	0.9%	17
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.4%	7

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Taigo R-Line S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,379	6.3%
30-60k	469	10.9%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Taigo R-Line S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	58	3.5%
2025	1,809	7.6%

What to check before buying a 2022 Taigo R-Line S-A

Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Taigo R-Line S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.3% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Brakes (1.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Seat belts & restraints (1.6% of tests): Belt damage or faulty pretensioners — usually straightforward but safety-critical. Typical repair: £50–£300.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2022 Volkswagen Taigo R-Line S-As pass their MOT?

92.5% of the 1,867 2022 Volkswagen Taigo R-Line S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Taigo R-Line S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 3.3% of tests, followed by brakes (1.9%).

Does the 2022 Taigo R-Line S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 10.9% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,867 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.