2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-A MOT pass rate: 90.8% (3,737 tests)
Is the 2019 Tiguan Match TDI S-A getting worse?
Pass rate of 2019-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91.7% +1.9 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 91.6% +3.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 89.0% +2.0 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2019 Tiguan Match TDI S-A
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 232 | 39.5% |
| 2 | Brakes | 113 | 19.2% |
| 3 | Suspension | 75 | 12.8% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 51 | 8.7% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 45 | 7.7% |
| 6 | Visibility | 39 | 6.6% |
All Tiguan Match TDI S-A years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 (this page) | 3,737 | 90.8% | +2.4 pts | 37,372 |
| 2020 | 2,225 | 92.1% | +2.1 pts | 31,872 |
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FAQs
Is a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDI S-A reliable?
2019-registered examples passed 90.8% of their MOT tests (3,737 tests, 2023–2025), +2.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 7 years old with a median 37,372 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2019 Tiguan Match TDI S-A?
The median tested example shows 37,372 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.