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NU10 VFK

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,605 mi
Last recorded137,605 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU10 VFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 137,605 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 126,674 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 126,674 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 116,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/55R17 103W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 116,413 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235/55R17 103W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 105,549 miles

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

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

low emissions no printout for emissions

Pass 13 May 2022 93,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 93,609 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 82,317 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 82,317 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 72,995 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 66,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 60,538 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,710 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 40,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,194 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,557 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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NU10 VFK 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 NU10 VFK, 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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NU10 VFK is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 April 2010.

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