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DG10 XUW

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,933 mi
Last recorded143,933 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 XUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 143,933 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 143,933 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp/sleeve broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 129,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 121,236 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 121,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 117,135 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 117,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 109,689 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 109,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 100,491 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,934 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 80,014 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,930 miles

Nearside Front strut-top bearing sticking slightly

Offside Front strut-top bearing sticking slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2016 73,869 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front strut-top bearing sticking slightly

Offside Front strut-top bearing sticking slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,215 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 53,470 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 39,247 miles

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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DG10 XUW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG10 XUW, 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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DG10 XUW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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