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MJ10 AEW

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,055 mi
Last recorded122,055 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 AEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 122,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 111,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,691 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 90,655 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 77,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 77,491 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 66,586 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 66,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 57,203 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 42,496 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 34,874 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,055 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,654 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,295 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 25,295 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,877 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 18,877 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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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MJ10 AEW 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 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 MJ10 AEW, 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 MJ10 AEW registered?

MJ10 AEW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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