2022 Volkswagen Taigo S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,027 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Taigo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 3.8% | 39 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.7% | 38 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 19 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.2% | 12 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 4 |
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 | 38 |
| 2 | Wipers | 17 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 4 | Washers | 5 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 4 |
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 | 18.0% | 185 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.5% | 159 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 65 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 25 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 2 |
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 | 788 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 235 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Taigo S-A
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Taigo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 3.8% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (3.8% 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.
- Tyres (3.7% 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.
- Visibility (1.8% 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 Taigo S-As pass their MOT?
91.4% of the 1,027 2022 Volkswagen Taigo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Taigo S-A?
Brakes, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by tyres (3.7%).
Does the 2022 Taigo S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 13.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,027 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.