Volkswagen Taigo MOT pass rate & common failures
6,755 MOT tests on the Volkswagen Taigo (2022–2025) give it a 91.3% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.0% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.9%) and brakes (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, wipers and tread depth — brake pads alone was recorded 187 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.5% once past 60-90k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Taigo model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,235 | 91.2% | 8.8% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 512 | 92.2% | 7.8% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 263 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 182 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 132 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.3% | 90 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 72 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 40 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 17 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.2% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 187 |
| 2 | Wipers | 106 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 83 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 72 |
| 5 | Washers | 46 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 36 |
| 7 | Linkage ball joints | 31 |
| 8 | Service brake performance | 22 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.0% | 1,213 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.1% | 1,023 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.1% | 483 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 185 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 53 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 26 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 4,993 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,701 | 12.1% |
| 60-90k | 55 | 14.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 176 | 3.4% |
| 2025 | 6,579 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a Volkswagen Taigo
- Tyres (3.9% 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 (2.7% 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.
- Visibility (1.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Taigo?
91.3% of the 6,755 Volkswagen Taigo MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.7% fail rate, across model years 2022–2025.
What does the Volkswagen Taigo most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, then brakes (2.7%).
How much does mileage affect Taigo MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 14.5% for 60-90k, a 7.1-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,755 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.