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R8 HNV

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,845 mi
Last recorded74,845 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 HNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 74,845 miles

Child seat fitted on nearside rear

General corrosion to all rear suspension

Slight leak from both rear driveshaft seals

Splitting to both front console bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2024 72,986 miles

Both front console bushes splitting

Both front tyres cracked on tread

General corrosion to all suspension

Offside front shock and spring corroded

Slight play in propshaft bearing

Slight splitting to both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 29 Sep 2023 70,906 miles

Front disc inner faces corroded

Nearside front tyre cracked and worn on edges

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,152 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,981 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape and cracked

Exhaust corroded

Offside front headlight misted

Offside front shock corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 62,548 miles

Central Exhaust Bracket Corrosion.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 57,856 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 57,856 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 53,757 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 49,161 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,235 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres in poor condition with cuts in tread

Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,850 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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R8 HNV is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R8 HNV, 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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R8 HNV is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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