2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Navigation Evo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,200 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Navigation Evo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.8% | 153 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.0% | 65 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 41 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 39 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 7 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 5 |
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 | 155 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 52 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 40 |
| 4 | Wipers | 30 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 27 |
| 6 | Washers | 15 |
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 | 26.3% | 842 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.8% | 570 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.6% | 308 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.3% | 136 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 85 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 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 | 1,327 | 5.7% |
| 30-60k | 1,553 | 7.9% |
| 60-90k | 294 | 10.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 835 | 7.4% |
| 2023 | 786 | 6.9% |
| 2024 | 758 | 6.6% |
| 2025 | 781 | 8.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tiguan Navigation Evo
Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Navigation Evo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.8% 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 (2.0% 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 (1.3% 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 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Navigation Evos pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 3,200 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Navigation Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Navigation Evo?
Tyres, recorded in 4.8% of tests, followed by brakes (2.0%).
Does the 2019 Tiguan Navigation Evo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.7% in the 0-30k band to 10.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,200 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.