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SC10 BMU

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,696 mi
Last recorded144,696 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC10 BMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 144,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering strut top (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering strut top (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 9 Jul 2024 141,247 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,297 miles

some components on underside vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 5 Jul 2022 130,144 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 123,076 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 116,720 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 116,701 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,069 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 103,069 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 92,726 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,781 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,868 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 64,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2015 53,701 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,963 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,365 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 41,365 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SC10 BMU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC10 BMU, 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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What year was SC10 BMU registered?

SC10 BMU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 July 2010.

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