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MX10 VTA

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,165 mi
Last recorded125,165 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX10 VTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 125,165 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms rear bushes worn some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tire inside edge has wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded ns arm being the worse (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame in its entirety is heavily corroded, also around mounting / bush both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 110,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame in its entirety is heavily corroded, also around mounting / bush both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 95,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 95,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,288 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 71,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 71,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,097 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 54,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,356 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 38,160 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 32,635 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,928 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,185 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 19,183 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 18,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,014 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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MX10 VTA 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 MX10 VTA, 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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MX10 VTA is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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