2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,290 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.5% in the 90-120k group versus 6.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 381 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.9% | 295 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 166 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 137 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 118 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 82 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 270 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 224 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 155 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 108 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 108 |
| 6 | Wipers | 100 |
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 | 24.2% | 2,494 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.9% | 2,052 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.5% | 1,078 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.4% | 760 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.0% | 207 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 66 |
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 | 4,898 | 6.1% |
| 30-60k | 4,909 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 437 | 11.7% |
| 90-120k | 40 | 17.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 137 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 3,463 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 3,339 | 7.9% |
| 2025 | 3,351 | 8.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Tiguan Evo
Before buying a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests for this year.
- 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.
- Brakes (2.9% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Evos pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 10,290 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Evo?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by brakes (2.9%).
Does the 2020 Tiguan Evo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 17.5% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,290 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.