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RIG 8139

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,764 mi
Last recorded163,764 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 8139
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 163,764 miles

Both sides rear shocker covers insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight rear diff oil leaks

Pass 30 Jun 2023 156,863 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 156,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 153,317 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 148,630 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 148,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 144,501 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 144,500 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 139,497 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,624 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 132,624 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,487 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,665 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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RIG 8139 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 71.4%.

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 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 RIG 8139, 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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RIG 8139 is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 September 2010.

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