2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4M S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,815 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4M S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.5% in the 90-120k group versus 7.5% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,815

MOT tests analysed

9.4%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

4.4

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 — 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4M S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.7%	67
2	Visibility	2.4%	43
3	Brakes	2.3%	42
4	Suspension	1.9%	34
5	Emissions & environmental	1.1%	19
6	Lighting & signalling	0.9%	17

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 — 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4M S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	51
2	Brake pads	45
3	Pins and bushes	36
4	Tread depth	20
5	Malfunction indicator lamp	18
6	Headlamp aim	13

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4M S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	20.9%	380
2	Brakes	15.7%	285
3	Other defects	9.9%	180
4	Suspension	5.0%	90
5	Visibility	2.5%	46
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.4%	8

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 — 2019 Tiguan Allspace 4M S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	571	7.5%
30-60k	923	9.8%
60-90k	271	10.0%
90-120k	39	20.5%

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 — 2019 Tiguan Allspace 4M S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	70	10.0%
2022	458	8.5%
2023	435	10.1%
2024	435	9.0%
2025	417	9.8%

What to check before buying a 2019 Tiguan Allspace 4M S-A

Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4M S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.7% 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.
Visibility (2.4% 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.
Brakes (2.3% 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.

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 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4M S-As pass their MOT?

90.6% of the 1,815 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4M S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 4M S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by visibility (2.4%).

Does the 2019 Tiguan Allspace 4M S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 20.5% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,815 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.