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EL10 SJL

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,862 mi
Last recorded108,862 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL10 SJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 108,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 108,862 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 104,155 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front inner cv boots are weeping slightly from the clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm is corroded and rear inner bush is cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear chassis is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bulb failure light is on

front exhaust flexipipe is deteoriating

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2023 98,289 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the wear indicators and inner shoulder is devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer boots are weeping slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the wear indicators and inner shoulder is devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bulb failure light is on dashboard

Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,432 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light is dim

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder is wearing thin

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres are worn to 2.8mm and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

both side front inner driveshaft boots are weeping slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,589 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Sep 2021 84,589 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs heavily corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,846 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Oct 2020 77,846 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2019 66,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,285 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,285 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,496 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,449 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,792 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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EL10 SJL is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EL10 SJL, 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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EL10 SJL is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 October 2010.

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