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KW10 DXV

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,771 mi
Last recorded151,771 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW10 DXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 151,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded been welded and painted

Fail 24 Sep 2025 151,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded welded and painted

Pass 7 Sep 2024 150,236 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 149,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 140,789 miles

near side rear lower suspension arm corroded

rear subframe and top suspension arms rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2023 140,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

near side rear lower suspension arm corroded

rear subframe and top suspension arms rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2022 130,142 miles

near side rear suspension lower arm and subframe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 119,022 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 119,022 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 113,043 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o\s rear bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,729 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 102,729 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n\s and o\s rear inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,316 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,308 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n\s and o\s front (2.7.3)

all four tyres cracked

n\s and o\s rear tyres wearing uneven on inner tread

Fail 19 Jul 2017 76,308 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n\s and o\s front rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken o\s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n\s and o\s front (2.7.3)

all four tyres cracked

n\s and o\s rear tyres wearing uneven on inner tread

Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,605 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 38,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 38,666 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,052 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 21,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KW10 DXV is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KW10 DXV, 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 KW10 DXV registered?

KW10 DXV is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 July 2010.

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