2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4M Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 9,225 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4M Sa, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, suspension and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.1% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.6% in the 90-120k group versus 7.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 437 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.3% | 216 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.1% | 191 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 113 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.9% | 78 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 65 |
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 | 274 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 201 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 140 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 110 |
| 5 | Wipers | 58 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 56 |
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 | 20.3% | 1,873 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.4% | 1,601 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.7% | 802 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.2% | 755 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 233 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 27 |
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 | 3,114 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 4,835 | 11.0% |
| 60-90k | 1,136 | 11.8% |
| 90-120k | 118 | 13.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 8,861 | 10.1% |
| Petrol | 364 | 6.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54 | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 2,357 | 8.8% |
| 2023 | 2,324 | 9.9% |
| 2024 | 2,242 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 2,248 | 10.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Tiguan R-Line 4M Sa
Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4M Sa, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.7% 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.
- Suspension (2.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (2.1% 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 R-Line 4M Sas pass their MOT?
90.1% of the 9,225 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4M Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4M Sa?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by suspension (2.3%).
Does the 2019 Tiguan R-Line 4M Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 13.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,225 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.