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Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4m Sa: a strong MOT record by UK norms
Across 2,518 MOT tests, the Tiguan R-Line Tech Tdi 4m Sa returns 89.1% first-time pass — comfortably ahead of the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is tyre tread under the limit. Windscreen damage and a seriously damaged tyre round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 34,928, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
Top ten reasons for rejection.
- 01
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
71 occurrences · 2.8% of tests
- 02
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
52 occurrences · 2.1% of tests
- 03
A tyre seriously damaged
52 occurrences · 2.1% of tests
- 04
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
35 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 05
A tyre cords visible or damaged
30 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
- 06
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
26 occurrences · 1.0% of tests
- 07
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
15 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 08
Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
15 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 09
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
14 occurrences · 0.6% of tests
- 10
Wiper blade defective
10 occurrences · 0.4% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 3 failures
£200–£430
If every one of this Tiguan R Line Tech Tdi 4M SA's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Buying or keeping a Tiguan R Line Tech Tdi 4M SA?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Tiguan R Line Tech Tdi 4M SA and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.