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OS53 ALD

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,548 mi
Last recorded122,548 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOS53 ALD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 122,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 122,573 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 115,324 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 115,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 107,648 miles

Aftermarket 20' wheels fitted

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides, has tint spray over lenses, light output obviously reduced but not significantly (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Incorrect rear silencer fitted, offside mounts fabricated from aluminium bar

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Opaque sun strip on outside of window, encroaches over area swept by wipers, drivers view not adversely affected

Performance cone air filter fitted

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both sides, has tint spray over lenses (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Has tint spray over lens, light output obviously but not significantly reduced (4.6.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both sides, has tint spray over lenses (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 92,973 miles

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 92,970 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,446 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 83,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated light coating of grease around clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,043 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2018 59,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,451 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,714 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 48,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,528 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 42,527 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 34,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Sat Nav holder is fitted to the windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,478 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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OS53 ALD is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OS53 ALD, 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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OS53 ALD is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 6 September 2010.

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