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RC10 KMC

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,815 mi
Last recorded130,815 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC10 KMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 130,815 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 130,815 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 123,067 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 122,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,444 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 108,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 104,168 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,919 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 91,963 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres are low and bald on the inner edges

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 91,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres are low and bald on the inner edges

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,086 miles

Rear tyres have inner edge wear

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

unable to open fuel flap

Fail 19 Aug 2019 86,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear tyres have inner edge wear

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

unable to open fuel flap

Pass 30 Aug 2018 80,330 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,567 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 69,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,557 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 64,557 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken near side rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,093 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,655 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 46,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid resevoir low

tpms warning light on

Fail 20 Mar 2013 46,237 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake fluid resevoir low

tpms warning light on

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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RC10 KMC is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RC10 KMC, 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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RC10 KMC is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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