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EG59 JBZ

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,750 mi
Last recorded136,750 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG59 JBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 136,750 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,031 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres stepped

Pass 11 Dec 2023 118,655 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 109,913 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 109,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,148 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 93,281 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 93,102 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 85,166 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,556 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,350 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 61,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 46,338 miles

Centre Rear child seat fitted unable to fully check seat belts

Nearside Front tyre becoming low (3mm) and perished on sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing, low and stepping on inner edge(3mm)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,949 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 24,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 18,718 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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EG59 JBZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EG59 JBZ, 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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EG59 JBZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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