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M500 DBM

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,746 mi
Last recorded104,746 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 DBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 104,746 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 104,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 99,658 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 93,416 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 93,416 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 81,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 67,613 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 67,613 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 61,185 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 61,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2017 55,244 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 47,350 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 39,764 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 39,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 34,312 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 34,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,407 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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M500 DBM is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 M500 DBM, 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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M500 DBM is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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