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DM08 DBM

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,686 mi
Last recorded112,686 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM08 DBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil level low

various components corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2026 112,686 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil level low

various components corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 111,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 106,457 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger to rear of front sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 101,607 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 101,607 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 101,555 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,598 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 98,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,315 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 95,296 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,860 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo inlet pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 90,860 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo inlet pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 82,750 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 73,650 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 73,650 miles

Emissions not tested fuel leak (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,289 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,275 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,340 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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DM08 DBM is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DM08 DBM, 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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DM08 DBM is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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