2020 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 6,274 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 89.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.0% in the 90-120k group versus 7.7% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

6,274

MOT tests analysed

10.2%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

3.9

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 — 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.6%	287
2	Brakes	2.6%	162
3	Suspension	2.0%	125
4	Seat belts & restraints	1.2%	78
5	Lighting & signalling	1.1%	67
6	Visibility	1.0%	60

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 — 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	139
2	Brake pads	118
3	Pins and bushes	91
4	SRS malfunction indicator lamp	72
5	Service brake performance	68
6	Wipers	49

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	20.2%	1,266
2	Brakes	18.4%	1,153
3	Suspension	8.1%	511
4	Other defects	8.1%	506
5	Visibility	2.3%	143
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.3%	16

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 — 2020 Tiguan R-Line
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,456	7.7%
30-60k	3,276	11.7%
60-90k	490	12.0%
90-120k	46	13.0%

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 — 2020 Tiguan R-Line
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	104	4.8%
2023	2,210	10.6%
2024	2,013	9.7%
2025	1,947	10.4%

What to check before buying a 2020 Tiguan R-Line

Before buying a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.6% 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 (2.6% 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 (2.0% 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 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Lines pass their MOT?

89.8% of the 6,274 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line?

Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by brakes (2.6%).

Does the 2020 Tiguan R-Line get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 0-30k band to 13.0% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 6,274 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.