2022 Volkswagen Taigo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,445 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Taigo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 112 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 64 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 56 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 35 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.2% | 29 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 16 |
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 | 65 |
| 2 | Wipers | 42 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 34 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 29 |
| 5 | Washers | 25 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 19 |
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 | 22.6% | 552 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.0% | 367 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.2% | 224 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.2% | 79 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 21 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.5% | 12 |
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 | 1,750 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 669 | 13.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59 | 3.4% |
| 2025 | 2,386 | 10.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Taigo
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Taigo, 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.
- Visibility (2.3% 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 Taigos pass their MOT?
90.1% of the 2,445 2022 Volkswagen Taigo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Taigo?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by brakes (2.6%).
Does the 2022 Taigo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 13.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,445 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.