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J29 BAW

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,018 mi
Last recorded124,018 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 BAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 124,018 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 110,770 miles

Both front tyres wearing lower on very inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 95,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and scoring both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and scoring both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 95,456 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and scoring both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting and scoring both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,585 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,540 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 85,540 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,598 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 76,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 67,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,283 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 62,283 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,183 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 57,183 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 51,545 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,967 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE LOW(3/4/MM/)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,867 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,284 miles

tread low on rear tyres

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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J29 BAW 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 72.2%.

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 J29 BAW, 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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J29 BAW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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