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GX10 DMU

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,271 mi
Last recorded164,271 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX10 DMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 164,271 miles

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

Offside Front Body damaged + slightly insecure

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

Propshaft mount slightly worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 163,894 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body damaged + slightly insecure

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

Propshaft mount slightly worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 142,184 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 142,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,286 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2021 126,286 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 110,310 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW - Inner band....215 65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 110,208 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust joining sleeve corroded/snapped

Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW - Inner band....215 65R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,014 miles

zero smoke reading

Fail 2 Sep 2019 92,014 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

zero smoke reading

Pass 25 Jul 2019 91,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,091 miles

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

Most rubber component deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 75,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing rearmost (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,651 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,233 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 43,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,182 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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GX10 DMU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GX10 DMU, 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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GX10 DMU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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