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RK10 XET

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,833 mi
Last recorded113,833 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK10 XET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 113,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 100,406 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 99,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 95,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 95,857 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve/clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,930 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,567 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,928 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 75,928 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 65,587 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,192 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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RK10 XET is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RK10 XET, 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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RK10 XET is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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