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MJ10 EEU

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,416 mi
Last recorded132,416 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ10 EEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 132,416 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 127,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge advise change asap will be showing cords soon nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 12 Nov 2024 127,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge advise change asap will be showing cords soon nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 31 Oct 2023 116,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 105,902 miles

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,863 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 95,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,708 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 84,708 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 71,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 May 2017 62,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 62,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working not working intermittently, fault with lamp unit in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

removed item from view

Pass 6 May 2015 46,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 May 2015 46,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 38,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 28,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 EEU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 EEU, 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 EEU registered?

MJ10 EEU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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