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Volkswagen Tiguan buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Volkswagen Tiguan costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 1,453 for sale right now.
Our take on the Volkswagen Tiguan
A 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan typically advertises at €34,000 and a 2018 one at €20,000, so it loses roughly 10% of its value a year at that age. Most for sale are diesels (82%), which suit longer, regular drives; for mostly short trips a petrol is the safer buy. At the NCT, the 2011–2020 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 2.0 diesel is the most common engine (82% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 350k km.
Check a Volkswagen Tiguan's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Volkswagen Tiguan prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €60,900 | 0k km | 66 |
| 2026 | €53,650 | 8k km | 207 |
| 2025 | €46,000 | 31k km | 89 |
| 2024 | €40,000 | 59k km | 168 |
| 2023 | €34,000 | 87k km | 184 |
| 2022 | €32,950 | 108k km | 56 |
| 2021 | €28,950 | 127k km | 88 |
| 2020 | €27,950 | 111k km | 113 |
| 2019 | €25,900 | 124k km | 186 |
| 2018 | €20,000 | 156k km | 112 |
| 2017 | €17,750 | 173k km | 75 |
| 2016 | €14,000 | 199k km | 40 |
| 2015 | €10,950 | 200k km | 31 |
| 2014 | €8,950 | 201k km | 20 |
| 2013 | €9,800 | 225k km | 13 |
Volkswagen Tiguan NCT pass rate
How often Volkswagen Tiguans pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 83% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 82% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 81% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 77% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 73% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 71% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 59% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 53% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 52% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 55% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 49% | 42% | |
| 2011 | 46% | 38% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan fails: wheels & tyres (7.3% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (2.4% of tests), steering & suspension (2.4% of tests), exhaust & noise (2.4% of tests, more than most cars).
Common Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | ~350k km | ~€200 | 917 |
| 1.5 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€180 | 128 |
| 1.4 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€180 | 37 |
| 1.4 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€210 | 21 |
| 1.5 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€270 | 13 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Volkswagen Tiguan
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Volkswagen Tiguan
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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