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L31 SJS

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

101,635 mi
Last recorded101,635 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 SJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,635 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 95,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,367 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,866 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,810 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud is insecure

both rear coil springs are corroded

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2019 74,458 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 74,443 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 68,511 miles

n/s/r tyre tread screw

o/s/f shock leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,707 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,298 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,835 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,760 miles

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

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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L31 SJS is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L31 SJS, 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 L31 SJS registered?

L31 SJS is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 June 2010.

Is L31 SJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 SJS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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