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EM04 SAZ

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,899 mi
Last recorded132,899 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM04 SAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 132,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 125,613 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 125,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 119,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 111,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light damaged

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 111,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear light damaged

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 102,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2022 102,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,549 miles

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

undrtrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 93,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

undrtrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 85,464 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 67,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,877 miles

undetected peak on opacimeter

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,752 miles

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

undetected peak on opacimeter

Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undetected peak on opacimeter

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,868 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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EM04 SAZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EM04 SAZ, 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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What year was EM04 SAZ registered?

EM04 SAZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is EM04 SAZ safe to buy?

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