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PF59 DFZ

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,146 mi
Last recorded170,146 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 DFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 170,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective on limit (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 163,049 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 163,045 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 153,970 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 153,970 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 133,837 miles

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 9 Feb 2018 133,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,420 miles

front pads low

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 91,208 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 59,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

body projection: carrier fitted to the tailgate

bonnet secondary latching mechanism stiff operation

Fail 1 Nov 2014 59,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

body projection: carrier fitted to the tailgate

bonnet secondary latching mechanism stiff operation

both rear tyres aged / cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,498 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,860 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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PF59 DFZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PF59 DFZ, 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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PF59 DFZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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