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MT59 OMF

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,915 mi
Last recorded124,915 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 OMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 124,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 124,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 114,882 miles

rear suspension rusty

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,886 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,671 miles

both front tyres 3mm

rear suspension rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,191 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shock covers loose

Pass 7 Jan 2021 83,689 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 76,830 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,913 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 72,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Dec 2017 69,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner shoulder ()

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 29 Dec 2016 62,160 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2015 52,606 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread chipped

Pass 31 Dec 2014 45,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Dec 2014 45,545 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2013 38,750 miles

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N/s rear & front tyres are close to markers (n/s/r also apears to be nailed)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2013 38,750 miles

............... Thanx 4visiting us ...........

N/s rear & front tyres are close to markers (n/s/r also apears to be nailed)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Dec 2012 32,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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MT59 OMF 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 77.8%.

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 MT59 OMF, 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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MT59 OMF is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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