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FD59 XES

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,331 mi
Last recorded143,331 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 XES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 143,331 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 141,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,763 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 130,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 123,734 miles

Leak from front transmission area

Fail 23 Sep 2022 123,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Leak from front transmission area

Pass 20 Oct 2021 114,513 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,315 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 102,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut/split on inner sidewall.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 102,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut/split on inner sidewall.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 92,099 miles

gearbox transfer box has slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,674 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,714 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,887 miles

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

prop shaft rubber breaking up at rear

Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,819 miles

all brake discs have slight corrosion

both rear tyres perishing

near side rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,380 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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FD59 XES is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FD59 XES, 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 XES registered?

FD59 XES is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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