2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,165 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 87.9% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 111 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.9% | 85 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.9% | 63 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 44 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 44 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 28 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 91 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 77 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 56 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 41 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 36 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 28 |
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 | 26.0% | 563 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.7% | 383 |
| 3 | Other defects | 13.2% | 286 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 87 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.9% | 85 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 7 |
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 | 650 | 11.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,153 | 13.0% |
| 60-90k | 290 | 9.7% |
| 90-120k | 55 | 12.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,672 | 12.9% |
| Petrol | 493 | 9.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 587 | 13.5% |
| 2023 | 545 | 13.2% |
| 2024 | 522 | 10.9% |
| 2025 | 495 | 10.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tiguan Allspace
Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.1% 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 (3.9% 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.
- Brakes (2.9% 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 Allspaces pass their MOT?
87.9% of the 2,165 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by visibility (3.9%).
Does the 2019 Tiguan Allspace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 0-30k band to 12.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,165 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.