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P12 TLW

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,730 mi
Last recorded109,730 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 TLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 109,730 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 109,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 103,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 100,842 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,725 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,409 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,426 miles

chip in screen

n/s/r bump stop split

Fail 24 Sep 2018 65,417 miles

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

chip in screen

n/s/r bump stop split

Pass 3 May 2018 61,624 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 53,953 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 53,953 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 53,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush split/perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bump stop (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bump stop (2.4.F.3)

coolant level low

oil leak from gearbox/engine

Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,168 miles

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

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

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

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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P12 TLW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 P12 TLW, 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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P12 TLW is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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