2017 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 85.8% of Volkswagen Tiguans first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. Across 79,229 Tiguan first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, noise, emissions and leaks and brakes.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Volkswagen Tiguans first used in 2017 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Tiguans first used in 2017 against all cars first used in 2017 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Tiguan figure was 7.6 points higher.
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| Test year | 2017 Tiguan | All cars first used 2017 | Tiguan first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.2% | 85.9% | 26,988 |
| 2022 | 88.0% | 83.9% | 26,693 |
| 2023 | 87.0% | 81.7% | 26,560 |
| 2024 | 86.5% | 79.8% | 26,512 |
| 2025 | 85.8% | 78.2% | 26,157 |
Common 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT failures
Share of the 10,759 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 17.8% | 1,918 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 13.6% | 1,468 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 10.8% | 1,157 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 9.7% | 1,044 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | 5.7% | 612 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Engine and emissions. Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, looking for oil leaks under the car, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
Common 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2017 Tiguans, as a share of all 79,229 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 15.2% | 12,059 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 13.0% | 10,317 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 10.2% | 8,060 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 8.0% | 6,321 |
| Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt | 4.6% | 3,672 |
Questions about the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?
In 2025, 85.8% of Tiguans first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2017 Tiguan most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 39.1% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), noise, emissions and leaks (19.9%) and brakes (19.1%). The single most common item was “Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm” (17.8%).
How often does a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan fail its MOT?
In 2025, 14.2% of first tests on Tiguans first used in 2017 did not pass first time: 11.7% failed, and a further 2.5% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 10,759 of 79,229 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 15.2% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (13.0%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (10.2%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (8.0%) and “Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt” (4.6%).
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 88.2% in 2021 to 85.8% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2017
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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