Volkswagen Tiguan Match Ed TDI Bmt 4m S A (2016)
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Ed TDI Bmt 4m S A
CarHunch analysed 119 real MOT records for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Ed TDI Bmt 4m S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Tiguan diesel is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 93.9% first-time pass rate that demolishes the UK average of 80%—and crucially, none of the 119 vehicles tested has ever recorded a dangerous defect. You're looking at a model that passes MOT tests cleanly and consistently, which is exactly what you want from a seven-year-old diesel SUV.
At 66,758 miles median, these cars are running well within normal wear-and-tear territory for their age, and the near-zero advisory rate (0.0 per vehicle) suggests owners aren't reporting niggles that turn into real problems. If you're considering buying one, get a full service history and have a diesel specialist check the DPF and injectors as standard precaution—but this cohort's track record suggests you're starting from a solid base.
What to check before buying a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Ed TDI Bmt 4m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 118 | 93.9% | 0.15 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Ed TDI Bmt 4m 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 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Ed TDI Bmt 4m S A vehicles fall between 51,848 and 83,236 miles.
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Ed TDI Bmt 4m S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 106 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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