2023 Volkswagen Taigo — MOT failures & pass rate
512 MOT tests on the 2023 Volkswagen Taigo are in this dataset, and 92.2% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (6.0% fail rate), the 2023 Taigo comes out 1.8pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and brakes (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 21 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 18 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.1% | 16 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 10 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.4% | 7 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 5 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.2% | 1 |
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 | 21 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 3 | Wipers | 9 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 5 | Washers | 2 |
| 6 | Windscreen | 1 |
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 | 17.4% | 89 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.2% | 52 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.3% | 27 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.8% | 9 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 4 |
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 | 383 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 121 | 9.9% |
What to check before buying a 2023 Taigo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.5% 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 (3.1% 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
How many 2023 Volkswagen Taigos pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 512 2023 Volkswagen Taigo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2023 Volkswagen Taigo?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by brakes (3.1%).
Does the 2023 Taigo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.0% in the 0-30k band to 9.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 512 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.