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MF10 LYW

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,694 mi
Last recorded171,694 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF10 LYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 171,694 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 171,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 163,622 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 149,851 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r + n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 149,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r + n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 146,320 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 146,320 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 140,035 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 133,421 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 127,117 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 119,785 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 May 2018 110,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,550 miles

both rear tyres just legal

Fail 9 Jun 2015 86,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres just legal

Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,912 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,117 miles

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

all 4 tyres are getting low tread

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,117 miles

all 4 tyres are getting low tread

nearside front fog lamp not working

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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MF10 LYW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF10 LYW, 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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MF10 LYW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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