Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Registered from 2017 to 2021.
About this model
The Volkswagen Tiguan is a sport utility vehicle produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen since 2007, sitting between the smaller T-Roc and the larger Touareg in the company's crossover SUV range. The first generation was based on the PQ46 platform, while the second generation, released in 2016, utilizes the Volkswagen Group MQB A2 platform. It is generally considered to be a medium-sized SUV in Europe, while in North America it is considered to be a compact crossover SUV.
From the Wikipedia article Volkswagen Tiguan, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 2.0 diesel. 178 of 1,348 tests failed, 13%.
Better than 12% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 39% | 69 |
| Brakes | 27% | 48 |
| Suspension | 19% | 34 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 15% | 27 |
| Visibility | 7% | 13 |
| Lights and electrics | 4% | 7 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 39% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 27% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator
- Suspension — 19% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Exhaust and emissions — 15% of its failures
- Visibility — 7% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 60–80k miles this one fails 14% of its inspections, about what an ordinary car of the same age does.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 11% | 5% | 93 | |
| 20–40k miles | 13% | 9% | 671 | |
| 40–60k miles | 14% | 12% | 434 | |
| 60–80k miles | 14% | 14% | 118 |
1,316 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.0 diesel · 1752 kg · 2787 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 1741 kg · 2787 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 1775 kg · 2787 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0961/18
The fixing nut on the right and left front axle ball joint may not have been tightened with the correct torque. The fixing nut may consequently become detached from the ball joint, resulting in loss of forward propulsion and loss of driving stability.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1289/18
The fixing nut on the right and/or left front axle ball joint may not have been tightened with the correct torque. The fixing nut may consequently become detached from the ball joint, resulting in loss of forward propulsion and loss of driving stability.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1464/18
The lower securing eye of the rear gas-filled shock absorbers may be incorrectly welded. As a consequence, the shock absorber attachment on the rear axle may come loose and affect vehicle handling.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/02519/25
Parts of the inflator may detach when the airbag is deployed, which can lead to injuries for vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users