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MT59 YFL

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,904 mi
Last recorded152,904 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 152,904 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 143,635 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 136,731 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear ( rear under side slight corroded + suspension bushes slight worn perished ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 127,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 118,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,129 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,513 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 96,513 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 86,506 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 86,506 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 62,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,247 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 52,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 40,981 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,627 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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MT59 YFL is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MT59 YFL, 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 YFL is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 January 2010.

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