Volkswagen Tiguan Active TSI S A (2021)
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Active TSI S A
CarHunch analysed 236 real MOT records for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Active TSI S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Active TSI S-A is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 94.5% first-time pass rate that well exceeds the UK average of 80%, and only 6.8% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects—a low concern for safety-critical issues. This petrol model shows consistent performance across the sample.
At just under 29,000 miles on average, these are lightly-used examples for their age, which explains why failures average only 0.15 per vehicle. The 1.8 advisories per car suggest minor wear items rather than structural problems, so you're looking at a solid used buy—just have your mechanic check the specifics of any advisories flagged on the individual MOT history before committing.
What to check before buying a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Active TSI S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 232 | 94.4% | 0.16 |
| Other (2%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Active TSI S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Active TSI S A vehicles fall between 20,866 and 35,294 miles.
MOT History Averages
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