2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 922 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 86.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%).

Pass rate

922

MOT tests analysed

13.7%

Fail rate

worse than

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 R-Line S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.5%	51
2	Brakes	4.0%	37
3	Suspension	3.7%	34
4	Visibility	2.8%	26
5	Emissions & environmental	2.5%	23
6	Lighting & signalling	1.1%	10

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 R-Line S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	30
2	Pins and bushes	30
3	Brake pads	30
4	Malfunction indicator lamp	22
5	Tread depth	22
6	Headlamp aim	11

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 R-Line S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	26.5%	244
2	Brakes	19.1%	176
3	Other defects	11.7%	108
4	Suspension	7.6%	70
5	Visibility	3.8%	35
6	Lighting & signalling	0.9%	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 R-Line S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	220	11.4%
30-60k	523	14.5%
60-90k	167	15.0%

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 R-Line S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	245	12.2%
2023	234	16.7%
2024	223	14.8%
2025	209	11.5%

What to check before buying a 2019 Tiguan Allspace R-Line S-A

Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.5% 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 (4.0% 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.
Suspension (3.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.

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 R-Line S-As pass their MOT?

86.3% of the 922 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-Line S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.7% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by brakes (4.0%).

Does the 2019 Tiguan Allspace R-Line S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 0-30k band to 15.0% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 922 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.