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MA10 ZSX

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,020 mi
Last recorded198,020 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 ZSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 198,020 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 189,709 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 189,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Limited inspection to wheel bearing also. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut tower. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet safety release mechanism partially seized.

Nearside Rear Parking brake has a significantly reduced effort.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edges severely deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 180,112 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 180,068 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 173,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jun 2022 162,691 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 150,182 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 150,178 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 137,776 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 137,776 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 126,703 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats unable to inspect

Pass 26 Jul 2018 112,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,729 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 97,508 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge of tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aim too low ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 59,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,982 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,451 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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MA10 ZSX 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 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 MA10 ZSX, 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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MA10 ZSX is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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