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S17 DGE

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,333 mi
Last recorded157,333 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 DGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 157,333 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 157,333 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 4 blots missing 1 in each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 145,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tow bar wiring / connector lacks support ( 6 pin adapter )

surface corrosion starting to rear subframe

Fail 8 Feb 2025 144,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tow bar wiring / connector lacks support ( 6 pin adapter )

diesel particulate filter warning light on dash

surface corrosion starting to rear subframe

Pass 25 Apr 2024 143,488 miles

surface corrosion starting to rear subframe

tow bar wiring / connector lacks support ( 6 pin adapter )

Fail 24 Apr 2024 143,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

surface corrosion starting to rear subframe

tow bar wiring / connector lacks support ( 6 pin adapter )

Pass 26 Apr 2023 134,748 miles

Nsr inner position lamp inop

Nsr pads worn and disc face marked.

Number plates starting to delaminate.

Osf damper damp.

Rear number plate lamps dim.

Rear service brake minor imbalance

Rear suspension and subframe corroded.

Tow wiring lacks support.

Fail 25 Apr 2023 134,748 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nsr pads worn and disc face marked.

Number plates starting to delaminate.

Osf damper damp.

Rear number plate lamps dim.

Rear service brake minor imbalance

Nsr inner position lamp inop

Rear suspension and subframe corroded.

Tow wiring lacks support.

Pass 25 Apr 2022 123,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 113,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s door strap loose, body damaged, exhaust kinked,

Fail 2 Mar 2021 113,615 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s door strap loose, body damaged, exhaust kinked,

Pass 13 Jan 2020 105,282 miles

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

tpms light on, dash warning lights on, minor oil leak, brake discs and pads deteriorated,

Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,946 miles

number plate lamps flickering, minor oil leak, o/s front tyre worn close to tread bars

Fail 7 Jan 2019 94,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

number plate lamps flickering, minor oil leak, o/s front tyre worn close to tread bars

Pass 10 Nov 2017 76,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 76,676 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

additional mirror stuck on to the interior mirror,

tailgate handle broken.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 51,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

additional mirror stuck on to the interior mirror,

tailgate handle broken.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,830 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,187 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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S17 DGE is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S17 DGE, 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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S17 DGE is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 September 2010.

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