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FD59 GFX

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

216,998 mi
Last recorded216,998 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 GFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 216,998 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 211,318 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 211,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 203,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 14 Nov 2022 187,114 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 - 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 170,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen has small stone chip

Fail 19 Nov 2021 170,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 20 Nov 2020 160,341 miles

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

Windscreen has small stone chip

Fail 20 Nov 2020 160,341 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 23 Nov 2019 150,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-2.5mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 135,288 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))

Rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges 235/55/17

Windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 10 Nov 2017 116,516 miles

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

Screen damaged in zone "A" but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,345 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2016 99,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,438 miles

emission not done rev-limiter cut in

Fail 19 Nov 2015 87,438 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emission not done rev-limiter cut in

Pass 8 Nov 2014 77,259 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low Emissions Emitter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FD59 GFX is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD59 GFX, 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 FD59 GFX registered?

FD59 GFX is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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