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LA59 AHZ

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,475 mi
Last recorded167,475 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 AHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 167,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all/components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 167,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all/components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 158,100 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 158,099 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 149,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 140,856 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 140,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 131,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust sleeve one of two clamps broken/corroded

handbrake fault message on dash autohold not working

Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,405 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME AND FLOOR CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIOATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 122,405 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BUSHES DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME AND FLOOR CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE TRAILING ARM BUSHES DETERIOATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,193 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 106,151 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,746 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 89,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 73,226 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 73,037 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,562 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,937 miles

Diesel exhaust emissions reading too low to provide print-out

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LA59 AHZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LA59 AHZ, 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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LA59 AHZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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