2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 15,168 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.3% in the 90-120k group versus 4.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 545 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 280 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.8% | 281 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 189 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 111 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 77 |
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 | 248 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 245 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 244 |
| 4 | Wipers | 141 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 120 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 65 |
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 | 22.7% | 3,442 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.8% | 2,552 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.3% | 1,563 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.7% | 1,163 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 396 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 42 |
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 | 7,756 | 4.4% |
| 30-60k | 6,445 | 9.1% |
| 60-90k | 858 | 11.9% |
| 90-120k | 98 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 3,711 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 3,833 | 7.1% |
| 2024 | 3,751 | 7.1% |
| 2025 | 3,839 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tiguan Evo S-A
Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.8% 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.
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 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo S-As pass their MOT?
93.1% of the 15,168 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo S-A?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2019 Tiguan Evo S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.4% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,168 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.