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LA59 FCN

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,001 mi
Last recorded192,001 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 192,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 187,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough nearside suspension top mount suspect (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 187,965 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough nearside suspension top mount suspect (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 183,957 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough suspect strut top mount failing (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 179,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 175,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 173,381 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 173,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 169,048 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff

Fail 25 Feb 2020 169,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch is stiff

Pass 18 Feb 2019 157,512 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

emission to clean to read

front and rear suspension components corroded

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 20 Feb 2018 148,026 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 148,026 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 147,702 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both aims (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both osf and nsf shocks (2.7.3)

Front Lower vehicle has an oil leak,advise

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs,advise (3.5.1i)

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,583 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,810 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 106,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 57,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,998 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 46,344 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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LA59 FCN 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 66.7%.

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 LA59 FCN, 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 FCN is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 February 2010.

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