2022 Volkswagen Tiguan — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 22,085 MOT tests, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan recorded a 91.1% pass rate. Against mid-size SUVs of a similar age (7.7% fail rate), the 2022 Tiguan comes out 1.2pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.3%) and brakes (3.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, tread depth and wipers — brake pads alone was recorded 739 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Tiguan fails 7.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 10.0% at 90-120k, a spread of only 2.9 points.
Split by fuel, petrol examples fail 1.6pp more often than hybrid ones (9.0% vs 7.4%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.1% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 947 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.0% | 664 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 561 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 261 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 172 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 93 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 739 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 678 |
| 3 | Wipers | 595 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 253 |
| 5 | Washers | 120 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 119 |
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 | 20.1% | 4,430 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.8% | 3,707 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.8% | 2,161 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.5% | 1,213 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 663 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 56 |
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 | 13,375 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 8,102 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 534 | 12.9% |
| 90-120k | 60 | 10.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 17,431 | 9.0% |
| Diesel | 3,805 | 8.6% |
| Hybrid | 849 | 7.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 760 | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 21,298 | 9.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Tiguan
On a 2022 Tiguan, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.3% 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 (3.0% 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.
- Visibility (2.5% 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.
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 Tiguans pass their MOT?
91.1% of the 22,085 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).
Does the 2022 Tiguan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 10.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 22,085 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.