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KR59 ABU

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

221,044 mi
Last recorded221,044 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 ABU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 221,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 221,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 213,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 204,522 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 188,756 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 170,851 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 154,241 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 154,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 13 May 2020 133,023 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 114,337 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,051 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,993 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded and rusty

Offside Front wearing on inside edge

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 79,701 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,324 miles

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

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

o/s/r bump stop splitting

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,392 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,315 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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KR59 ABU 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 KR59 ABU, 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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KR59 ABU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 February 2010.

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