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Volkswagen Tiguan

The Tiguan is VW's best-selling SUV and a regular UK top-10 model. Here's how it performs on DVSA's own data.

~79%

MOT pass rate

Family SUV

Segment

Petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid

Fuel types available

Source: Brumble analysis of DVSA's 2025 MOT test year data, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figure reflects VW's larger, newer SUV models generally.

What to know

Volkswagen's larger, newer models, the Tiguan among them, perform noticeably better than the brand's smaller, older cars like the Polo, sitting around 79%, well above both the brand and national averages. This is a common pattern across most manufacturers: newer, larger models tend to test better, partly reflecting their age and partly reflecting a generally higher specification.

The Tiguan has re-entered the UK's overall best-seller charts in 2026, so there's a healthy and growing used market to choose from as more come off finance and lease deals.

Check a specific Tiguan's MOT history, tax status, and advisories by registration number.

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See how the Volkswagen range compares overall, with model-by-model pass rates.

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