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LY04 TAM

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,802 mi
Last recorded134,802 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 TAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 134,802 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 13 Mar 2025 134,801 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Feb 2024 127,061 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,837 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,104 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 75,570 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,284 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 72,282 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,468 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,869 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 28 Sep 2015 52,861 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,385 miles

slight wear and corrosion at front brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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LY04 TAM is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY04 TAM, 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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LY04 TAM is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 4 October 2010.

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