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FM10 UVY

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,447 mi
Last recorded149,447 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM10 UVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 149,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 140,505 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 140,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear bump stops perished

tyre light on

Pass 31 Aug 2023 134,872 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, inner section has uneven wear.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some light damage. (0.1 (b))

rear suspension corroded

tyre pressure warning on.

Fail 29 Aug 2023 134,811 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joint x2 clamps insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre, inner section has uneven wear.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread some light damage. (0.1 (b))

rear suspension corroded

tyre pressure warning on.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 127,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

x2 rear spring pans/lower arms corroded and inner bushes worn

Fail 30 Aug 2022 127,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

x2 rear spring pans/lower arms corroded and inner bushes worn

Pass 31 Aug 2021 119,875 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 119,813 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 119,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working done (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 115,533 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 115,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,542 miles

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

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

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

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

rear shocker covers loose

rusting on suspension

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,750 miles

engine and under floor covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 79,022 miles

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

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

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

propshaft rubber deteriorating

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 79,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge close to cords (4.1.E.1)

propshaft rubber deteriorating

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,931 miles

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

child seat fitted

rear tyre treads around 2-3mm and agecracked

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 68,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted

other tyre treads around 2-3mm and agecracked

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,901 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,504 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,873 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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FM10 UVY is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM10 UVY, 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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FM10 UVY is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 June 2010.

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