Volkswagen Tiguan Match Edition TDI Bmt (2016)
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Edition TDI Bmt
CarHunch analysed 320 real MOT records for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Edition TDI Bmt. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Tiguan diesel is a genuinely strong performer, with a 91.8% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and crucially, zero vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect. You're looking at a diesel that's fundamentally sound, with very few structural reliability issues to worry about.
At 69,600 miles average, these Tiguans are running typical mileage for their age, and owners are averaging just 0.24 failures per MOT with virtually no advisories, suggesting the TDI engine and running gear hold up well when maintained. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection by a VW-familiar mechanic is still sensible, but this data says the model itself is worth your confidence.
What to check before buying a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Edition TDI Bmt
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%) | 316 | 91.8% | 0.24 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 4 | 93.8% | 0.25 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Edition TDI Bmt 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 Edition TDI Bmt vehicles fall between 56,033 and 81,010 miles.
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Edition TDI Bmt — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 274 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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