Volkswagen Tiguan: suspension MOT failures
Of the 1,231,111 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT tests in this dataset, 5.6% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2009 and 2010 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 29,129 | 15.8% |
| 2009 | 41,349 | 16.4% |
| 2010 | 44,225 | 17.3% |
| 2011 | 44,073 | 14.2% |
| 2012 | 57,122 | 12.5% |
| 2013 | 74,762 | 10.7% |
| 2014 | 91,822 | 9.3% |
| 2015 | 116,019 | 7.5% |
| 2016 | 104,321 | 3.3% |
| 2017 | 146,037 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 165,402 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 159,552 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 82,073 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 51,720 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 22,085 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 1,281 | 0.5% |
Methodology & source. 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.