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GV59 XLT

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,875 mi
Last recorded119,875 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 XLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 119,875 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 112,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively middle propshaft joint rubber (6.1.7 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,405 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,490 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,018 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 95,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 86,411 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,220 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking on tread face

Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,307 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,606 miles

cut in sidewall n/s/r tyre under 25mm

Fail 12 Aug 2013 41,606 miles

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

cut in sidewall n/s/r tyre under 25mm

Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,860 miles

emissions too low to record

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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GV59 XLT is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 GV59 XLT, 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 GV59 XLT registered?

GV59 XLT is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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