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RF59 CHD

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,890 mi
Last recorded125,890 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 CHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 125,890 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 120,289 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 120,167 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

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

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing and flickering excessively (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lamp warning lap lit

Pass 8 Feb 2024 115,615 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,890 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,412 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension also plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2022 107,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension also plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2021 101,344 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,494 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 89,945 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,319 miles

Nearside Rear shock, dust cover loose

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,355 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Jan 2017 72,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,778 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 44,971 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,708 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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RF59 CHD is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RF59 CHD, 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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RF59 CHD is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 February 2010.

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