2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Several recalls
Recalls cover a roof spoiler that could come off, overheating starter motors, front seat backs, seatbelt pre-tensioners and airbags.
At the viewing: Ask a VW dealer to check the VIN.
- All except 2.0 petrol
Cambelt checks
All engines except the 2.0 petrol use a cambelt that should be checked after five years and changed if worn.
At the viewing: Look for a cambelt check or change in the history.
If it needs doing: Timing belt (cambelt) change, about £300–£700 (often with the water pump). ClickMechanic
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Other years
Every year of the Volkswagen Tiguan compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,169 | Tyres 17% |
| 2022 | 20,352 | Tyres 25% |
| 2021 | 47,292 | Tyres 25% |
| 2020 | 73,556 | Tyres 26% |
| 2019 | 106,748 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 78,400 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 55,370 | Tyres 28% |
| 2015 | 59,433 | Suspension 36% |
| 2014 | 45,791 | Suspension 39% |
| 2013 | 36,632 | Suspension 40% |
| 2012 | 26,911 | Suspension 43% |
| 2011 | 20,263 | Suspension 47% |
| 2010 | 19,845 | Suspension 54% |
| 2009 | 18,184 | Suspension 55% |
| 2008 | 12,441 | Suspension 56% |