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FP59 YYS

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

245,516 mi
Last recorded245,516 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 YYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 245,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 229,924 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 213,869 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2024 213,869 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 198,790 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 198,790 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 184,740 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 176,110 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2020 169,052 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 158,340 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 143,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 130,488 miles

bulb warning light is on. All lights working as normal at the time of the test.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,343 miles

Bulb failure warning light on

Child seat fitted in centre rear seat preventing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension strut bump stop perishing

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 107,785 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion present in nearside number plate light

rear tie bar bushes separating

Pass 4 Aug 2014 107,785 miles

corrosion present in nearside number plate light

rear tie bar bushes separating

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs have surface rust

rear discs have surface rust

Pass 8 Feb 2013 93,482 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 8 Feb 2013 93,482 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edge

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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FP59 YYS 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 FP59 YYS, 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 FP59 YYS registered?

FP59 YYS is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 February 2010.

Is FP59 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 YYS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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