Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Tech TDI S A (2019)
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Tech TDI S A
CarHunch analysed 627 real MOT records for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Tech TDI S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2019 Tiguan diesel is notably reliable, with an 89.3% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 16.4% of vehicles have ever picked up a dangerous defect—a manageable concern for a car of this age. The low failure rate of 0.47 per vehicle suggests mechanical soundness, though the 3.8 advisories per car hint at minor wear items creeping in.
At 40,166 miles median mileage for a five-year-old, these examples are running below typical use, which likely explains the strong pass performance and helps offset the modest advisory count. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check what those advisories are targeting—suspension and exhaust items are common on older diesels—and budget for preventative work on components flagged repeatedly.
What to check before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Tech TDI 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 (100%) | 625 | 89.3% | 0.47 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Tech TDI 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 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Tech TDI S A vehicles fall between 29,564 and 52,631 miles.
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan R Line Tech TDI S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 573 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 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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