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EFZ 1738

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,400 mi
Last recorded125,400 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 1738
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 125,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 110,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 89,025 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,774 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,816 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 60,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,735 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 52,734 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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EFZ 1738 is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFZ 1738, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFZ 1738?

You can check the full history of EFZ 1738 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EFZ 1738 registered?

EFZ 1738 is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 19 February 2010.

Is EFZ 1738 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 1738 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFZ 1738 have outstanding finance?

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