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L40 SMF

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,943 mi
Last recorded152,943 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 SMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 152,943 miles

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

various itens corroded under vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2025 145,807 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 145,807 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear small arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 138,558 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 130,941 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 116,329 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 100,541 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 100,541 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 95,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,487 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,826 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 54,712 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,817 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 43,817 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 34,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2013 34,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L40 SMF is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L40 SMF, 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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L40 SMF is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 September 2010.

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