2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 4,276 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

4,276

MOT tests analysed

6.8%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.0%	173
2	Brakes	2.4%	101
3	Visibility	0.9%	39
4	Other defects	0.4%	16
5	Lighting & signalling	0.3%	14
6	Suspension	0.3%	14

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	150
2	Brake pads	112
3	Registration plates	26
4	Wipers	25
5	Washers	19
6	Headlamp aim	17

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	17.3%	742
2	Brakes	14.8%	631
3	Other defects	10.4%	447
4	Suspension	5.1%	218
5	Visibility	2.4%	104
6	Lighting & signalling	0.3%	12

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Tiguan R-Line S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,880	5.3%
30-60k	1,368	9.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2022 Tiguan R-Line S-A
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Petrol	4,223	6.8%
Diesel	53	7.5%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Tiguan R-Line S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	128	6.3%
2025	4,147	6.8%

What to check before buying a 2022 Tiguan R-Line S-A

Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.0% 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 (2.4% 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.
Visibility (0.9% 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.

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 R-Line S-As pass their MOT?

93.2% of the 4,276 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by brakes (2.4%).

Does the 2022 Tiguan R-Line S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 9.8% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 4,276 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.