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MD59 YSU

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,126 mi
Last recorded145,126 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD59 YSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 145,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 136,426 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 126,938 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 116,215 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 116,215 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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,589 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 106,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 101,124 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,621 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,114 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 84,114 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre bald inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,879 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 63,097 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,985 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 44,966 miles

The vehicle passed the emissions test. No print out was produced due to low emissions.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,506 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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MD59 YSU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MD59 YSU, 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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What year was MD59 YSU registered?

MD59 YSU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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