2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 20,095 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 799 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.4% | 474 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 313 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 251 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 77 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 67 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 505 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 358 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 274 |
| 4 | Wipers | 201 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 160 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 125 |
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 | 25.2% | 5,069 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.0% | 4,009 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.7% | 2,151 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.0% | 1,198 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 537 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 96 |
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 | 8,623 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 9,859 | 9.0% |
| 60-90k | 1,465 | 10.2% |
| 90-120k | 121 | 7.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 4,965 | 5.4% |
| 2023 | 5,002 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 4,978 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 5,054 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tiguan Evo
Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.0% 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 (2.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Evos pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 20,095 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by brakes (2.4%).
Does the 2019 Tiguan Evo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 7.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 20,095 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.