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PF10 SZL

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,842 mi
Last recorded164,842 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF10 SZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 164,842 miles

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

all rear suspension components rusty/corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2026 164,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyres badly worn on inner edge / close to ply

all rear suspension components rusty/corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 161,705 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 158,531 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 158,531 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 154,451 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 154,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 148,843 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 148,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 143,562 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 143,562 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 136,937 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 118,082 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,871 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,655 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 54,408 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,858 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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PF10 SZL 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 PF10 SZL, 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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What year was PF10 SZL registered?

PF10 SZL is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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