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R444 ESN

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,502 mi
Last recorded105,502 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 ESN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 105,502 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 105,502 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 100,031 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 96,425 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 96,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,432 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 89,431 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 84,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 84,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 79,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,935 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,754 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 51,679 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 40,356 miles

Both centre exhaust clamps heavily corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,529 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,888 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,177 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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R444 ESN is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver 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 R444 ESN, 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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R444 ESN is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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