2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 643 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 86.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 8.1% | 52 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.1% | 39 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.3% | 21 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 70 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 26 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 25 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 5 |
| 6 | Washers | 5 |
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 | 25.8% | 166 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.0% | 116 |
| 3 | Other defects | 13.8% | 89 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.2% | 40 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.4% | 35 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 4 |
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 | 346 | 11.3% |
| 30-60k | 278 | 16.2% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 610 | 14.3% |
| Diesel | 33 | 6.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Tiguan Allspace
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 8.1% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (8.1% 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.
- Tyres (6.1% 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 (3.3% 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.
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 Tiguan Allspaces pass their MOT?
86.2% of the 643 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace?
Visibility, recorded in 8.1% of tests, followed by tyres (6.1%).
Does the 2022 Tiguan Allspace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.3% in the 0-30k band to 16.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 643 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.