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MR59 JAN

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,943 mi
Last recorded164,943 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR59 JAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 164,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 159,205 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S and N/S Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 145,005 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 137,142 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 128,329 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 116,712 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 109,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,919 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers worn

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,752 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,746 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 63,746 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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MR59 JAN is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MR59 JAN, 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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MR59 JAN is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is MR59 JAN safe to buy?

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