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DG60 AEW

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,278 mi
Last recorded154,278 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG60 AEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 154,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2026 154,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 147,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Headlining insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2025 147,130 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Headlining insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 139,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 135,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 135,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 127,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON EDGES, ON LIMIT ON TREAD AND SIDE WALL DAMAGED. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF OIL WEEP FROM DRIVESHAFT SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL RAER UPPER AND LOWER ARMS CORRODED AND BUSHES HEAVILY PERISHED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND STEPPED. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the top coming down, engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 121,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the top coming down, engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,708 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 117,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 113,812 miles

ZERO EMISSIONS READING....NO PRINT OUT

Fail 12 Feb 2019 113,812 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ZERO EMISSIONS READING....NO PRINT OUT

Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,675 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,352 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,224 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,842 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,426 miles

smoke emission to low to get reading

Fail 6 Jan 2014 37,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

smoke emission to low to get reading

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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DG60 AEW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG60 AEW, 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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DG60 AEW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 October 2010.

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