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RV10 XFS

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,753 mi
Last recorded201,753 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV10 XFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 201,753 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 181,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 173,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 173,986 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 161,763 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 161,763 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 151,730 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2021 151,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 142,790 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers & undertrays

glow plug light on

Fail 20 Feb 2020 142,786 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working broken wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers & undertrays

glow plug light on

Pass 5 Feb 2019 132,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,420 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 123,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clonk from n/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 2 Feb 2017 111,629 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 111,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 97,988 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 63,960 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 63,249 miles

n/s/r suspension bump stop broken up

Fail 18 Feb 2014 63,034 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r suspension bump stop broken up

Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,238 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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RV10 XFS is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV10 XFS, 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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RV10 XFS is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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