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ABU 8L

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,120 mi
Last recorded80,120 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABU 8L
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 80,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 80,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 75,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 69,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 69,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,659 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 66,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 61,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 56,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 53,398 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,897 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 36,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 21,320 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 16,283 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 14,180 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 11,585 miles

Please Note: Front brake pads are 5% worn

Please Note: This vehicle was previously tested at VTS 1ALX46 on 27th september 2013 and the fuel type was incorrectly entered as Petrol. The vehicle is in fact a Diesel model.

Please Note: This vehicle was previously tested at VTS 1ALX46 on 27th september 2013 and the mileage was incorrectly entered as 36,292. The mileage is now correct as displayed.

Please Note: rear brake pads are 5% worn

Pass 28 Nov 2013 9,094 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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ABU 8L is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 80,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABU 8L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABU 8L registered?

ABU 8L is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 October 2010.

Is ABU 8L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABU 8L shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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