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MJ10 DZE

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,985 mi
Last recorded68,985 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 DZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 68,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 May 2024 63,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush/console worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both foam bump stops perished

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension and subframe components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 57,184 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre bald on inner edge advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 57,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover torn/damaged by spring failure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/pitted on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre bald on inner edge advise new tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 51,329 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 25 May 2022 51,329 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 46,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamps corroded through still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 46,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve clamps corroded through still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 44,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 44,111 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 40,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 36,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount/console (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily scrubbed on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount/console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily scrubbed on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,159 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,636 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,961 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,345 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 22,333 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Apr 2013 19,871 miles

nearside outer rear seat belt not fully checked due to child seat fitted

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 DZE is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DZE, 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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MJ10 DZE is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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