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N10 DSW

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,358 mi
Last recorded161,358 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 DSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 161,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 155,325 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 146,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front N/S/F COIL SPRING has been replaced but appears to be fitted upside down presenter was made aware

Fail 5 Jan 2023 146,725 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 133,600 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 133,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 133,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the vehicle has a concerning noise appears to be coming from brakes ( front ) it is not advisable to drive the vehicle until further investigation is carried out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 116,533 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bushes have some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 116,533 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 82,979 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 76,552 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 70,941 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,345 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,198 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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N10 DSW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue 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 N10 DSW, 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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N10 DSW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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