2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,402 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 90.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.4% in the 90-120k group versus 7.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.1% | 376 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.3% | 170 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.9% | 143 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 96 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 92 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 72 |
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 | 255 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 140 |
| 3 | Pins and bushes | 121 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 88 |
| 5 | Wipers | 76 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 52 |
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 | 21.3% | 1,580 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.0% | 1,332 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.2% | 681 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.5% | 630 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 159 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 16 |
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 | 2,493 | 7.7% |
| 30-60k | 3,847 | 11.2% |
| 60-90k | 933 | 10.9% |
| 90-120k | 110 | 15.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,865 | 9.6% |
| 2023 | 1,859 | 9.9% |
| 2024 | 1,845 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 1,806 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tiguan R-Line
Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, 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.
- 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.
- Suspension (1.9% 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 R-Lines pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 7,402 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line?
Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by brakes (2.3%).
Does the 2019 Tiguan R-Line get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 0-30k band to 15.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,402 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.