2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,847 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 84.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.6% in the 60-90k group versus 12.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 9.8% | 180 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.4% | 100 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.1% | 95 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 30 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 17 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 234 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 117 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 71 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 27 |
| 5 | Washers | 14 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 13 |
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 | 24.3% | 449 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.0% | 333 |
| 3 | Other defects | 11.9% | 219 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.5% | 101 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 89 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 9 |
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 | 1,036 | 12.8% |
| 30-60k | 735 | 19.7% |
| 60-90k | 70 | 18.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,773 | 16.0% |
| Diesel | 74 | 10.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 1,811 | 16.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Tiguan Allspace S-A
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 9.8% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (9.8% 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.
- Tyres (5.4% 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 (5.1% 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.
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 Tiguan Allspace S-As pass their MOT?
84.2% of the 1,847 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace S-A?
Visibility, recorded in 9.8% of tests, followed by tyres (5.4%).
Does the 2022 Tiguan Allspace S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.8% in the 0-30k band to 18.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,847 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.