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BJ59 YJO

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,880 mi
Last recorded194,880 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 194,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 194,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 182,410 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 182,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 162,129 miles

No blip test, undertrays fitted

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 140,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No blip test Undertrays fitted

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,290 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No blip test

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,752 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 92,193 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 83,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 74,383 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 74,382 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,784 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 3 Dec 2015 51,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,109 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre tread feathering on inner edge and starting to mis-shape

Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BJ59 YJO is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ59 YJO, 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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BJ59 YJO is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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