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

Across 5,256 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.7% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.1% in the 60-90k group versus 5.5% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

5,256

MOT tests analysed

7.3%

Fail rate

in line with

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 S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.8%	197
2	Brakes	3.0%	156
3	Lighting & signalling	1.2%	63
4	Visibility	1.2%	61
5	Suspension	0.7%	35
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.3%	18

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 S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	163
2	Tread depth	138
3	Headlamp aim	57
4	Wipers	36
5	Shock absorbers	34
6	Washers	27

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	18.8%	989
2	Brakes	16.7%	880
3	Other defects	8.6%	450
4	Suspension	5.7%	298
5	Visibility	2.8%	145
6	Lighting & signalling	0.3%	18

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 S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	3,313	5.5%
30-60k	1,848	10.2%
60-90k	87	16.1%

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 S-A
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Petrol	4,713	7.3%
Diesel	543	7.7%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Tiguan S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	244	6.2%
2025	5,010	7.4%

What to check before buying a 2022 Tiguan S-A

Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.8% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.8% 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 (3.0% 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 (1.2% 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 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S-As pass their MOT?

92.7% of the 5,256 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by brakes (3.0%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 16.1% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 5,256 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.