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How many Volkswagen Tiguans are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 255,395 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 331,220 Volkswagen Tiguans licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 4,557 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2008.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 5,895 |
| 2009 | 13,602 |
| 2010 | 21,310 |
| 2011 | 28,569 |
| 2012 | 38,503 |
| 2013 | 51,456 |
| 2014 | 66,541 |
| 2015 | 85,745 |
| 2016 | 105,265 |
| 2017 | 130,841 |
| 2018 | 159,698 |
| 2019 | 192,594 |
| 2020 | 214,224 |
| 2021 | 235,160 |
| 2022 | 252,293 |
| 2023 | 276,102 |
| 2024 | 301,632 |
| 2025 | 326,383 |
| 2026 | 331,220 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 81.4% of Volkswagen Tiguan MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Volkswagen Tiguans tested pass 78.1% of the time, so the Volkswagen Tiguan does better than average for its age, by 3.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 82.1%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Volkswagen Tiguan | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 88.1% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 89.4% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 86.4% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 81.1% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 69.3% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 61.2% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT, appearing on 38.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.1% of Volkswagen Tiguan tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 38.4% |
| Tyres | 30.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.8% |
| Brakes | 17.7% |
| Visibility | 10.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.3% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 14.5% of 47,561 failed tests. 49.7% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 14.5% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 13.3% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 11.8% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 9.9% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.6% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 7.7% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 6.2% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 5.8% |
| Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension | 3.7% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 18.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 11.4% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 10.5% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 8.9% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 7.7% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 4.9% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 4.3% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 3.4% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.9% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 2.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
15 years of the Volkswagen Tiguan, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2017 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (85.8% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (88.3%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | – | 4,026 | 60.7% |
| 2009 | – | 6,014 | 60.4% |
| 2010 | – | 6,584 | 62.3% |
| 2011 | – | 6,840 | 64.5% |
| 2012 | – | 9,161 | 66.0% |
| 2013 | – | 12,491 | 71.0% |
| 2014 | 16,513 | 15,812 | 71.8% |
| 2015 | 21,023 | 20,610 | 74.8% |
| 2016 | 19,811 | 18,998 | 81.3% |
| 2017 | 28,289 | 27,362 | 85.8% |
| 2018 | 31,304 | 30,190 | 85.4% |
| 2019 | 36,998 | 36,367 | 87.2% |
| 2020 | 25,295 | 24,764 | 88.7% |
| 2021 | 23,564 | 23,075 | 90.2% |
| 2022 | 19,836 | 18,858 | 88.3% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Volkswagen Tiguan covers 8,447 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 8,821 |
| 6–7 years | 8,985 |
| 8–10 years | 8,501 |
| 11–14 years | 7,653 |
| 15–19 years | 7,019 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Volkswagen Tiguans for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 36,788 in 2019. In 2025, 30,688 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 6,220 |
| ’09 | 7,891 |
| ’10 | 7,905 |
| ’11 | 7,855 |
| ’12 | 10,073 |
| ’13 | 13,192 |
| ’14 | 16,373 |
| ’15 | 21,275 |
| ’16 | 19,685 |
| ’17 | 28,370 |
| ’18 | 30,884 |
| ’19 | 36,788 |
| ’20 | 25,081 |
| ’21 | 23,337 |
| ’22 | 19,531 |
| ’23 | 28,191 |
| ’24 | 31,482 |
| ’25 | 30,688 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 347,496 Volkswagen Tiguans licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 59.8% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 35.4% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has fallen from 97.6% in 2014 to 59.8%. Diesels made up 96.3% of those licensed in 2014 and 56.2% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 207,879 licensed | 59.8% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 123,163 licensed | 35.4% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 16,422 licensed | 4.7% |
| Other sizes 32 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 195,076 | 56.1% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 83,472 | 24.0% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Plug-in hybrid | 19,948 | 5.7% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Hybrid | 19,743 | 5.7% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 12,802 | 3.7% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 9,921 | 2.9% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Plug-in hybrid | 6,430 | 1.9% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,301–1,400cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 97.6% | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 98.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 98.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 97.0% | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 93.7% | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| 2019 | 88.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 84.3% | 11.2% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | 79.4% | 16.3% | 4.3% |
| 2022 | 75.5% | 20.2% | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 70.1% | 24.5% | 5.4% |
| 2024 | 64.5% | 30.3% | 5.2% |
| 2025 | 59.8% | 35.4% | 4.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 96.3% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 96.8% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 96.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 94.4% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 90.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 85.0% | 15.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 80.6% | 19.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 75.7% | 24.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 71.4% | 28.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 66.0% | 32.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 60.7% | 32.6% | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| 2025 | 56.2% | 30.6% | 7.6% | 5.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Volkswagen Tiguan from 2009, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 32.8 to 52.3 mpg, with CO2 of 135 to 195 g/km; plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 706.2 mpg (weighted). On the older NEDC test (listings 2009 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 28.5 to 60.1 mpg, with CO2 of 123 to 234 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 32.8–36.2 | 177–195 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 6 |
| 1.5 diesel | 49.6–52.3 | 142–149 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 1 |
| 2.0 diesel | 49.6–52.3 | 142–149 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 1 |
| 1.5 petrol hybrid | 43.5–47.9 | 135–147 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 7 |
| 1.5 plug-in hybrid | 706.2 | 9–10 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 5 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 petrol | 33.6–49.6 | 130–199 | 2009–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 44 |
| 2.0 petrol | 28.5–38.2 | 170–234 | 2009–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 31 |
| 2.0 diesel | 37.7–60.1 | 123–199 | 2009–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 118 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 30 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Tiguan since 1992, the first in 2008. The most recent was launched on 20 June 2025.
All 30 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volkswagen Tiguan. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 331,220 | +6.5% | 4,557 | 19 | Diesel |
| Nissan Qashqai | 684,098 | +2.8% | 15,583 | 5 | Petrol |
| Kia Sportage | 414,357 | +10.5% | 7,258 | 13 | Petrol |
| Ford Kuga | 367,678 | +3.9% | 7,528 | 17 | Diesel |
| Hyundai Tucson | 248,480 | +9.9% | 3,280 | 29 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 335,777 Tiguan records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 255,395 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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