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MJ59 RMU

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,857 mi
Last recorded169,857 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 RMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 169,857 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 169,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 166,418 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 161,303 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 161,303 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 153,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 138,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 127,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 106,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 98,520 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 98,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 90,789 miles

Nearside Rear sidelight worked after a tap

wishbone bushes perished

Fail 29 Dec 2016 90,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear sidelight worked after a tap

wishbone bushes perished

Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,601 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,945 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,147 miles

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

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

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

Rear bump stops worn, worse on left side.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,682 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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MJ59 RMU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ59 RMU, 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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MJ59 RMU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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