Volkswagen Tiguan R Line TDI Bmt 4mot S A (2017)
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line TDI Bmt 4mot S A
CarHunch analysed 113 real MOT records for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line TDI Bmt 4mot S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2017 Tiguan R-Line diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.9%, which sits 6.1 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests reliability concerns relative to similar-age vehicles. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so structural or safety issues aren't a red flag here.
At a median mileage of 66,025 miles, these Tiguans have covered typical distance for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.14 per vehicle indicates most issues are minor when they do arise. Before committing to purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the diesel engine and emissions system, since the pass rate gap points to recurring problems in those areas rather than widespread mechanical failure.
What to check before buying a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line TDI Bmt 4mot 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%) | 112 | 73.7% | 0.14 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line TDI Bmt 4mot 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 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line TDI Bmt 4mot S A vehicles fall between 53,663 and 85,818 miles.
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line TDI Bmt 4mot S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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