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SM10 AEU

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,985 mi
Last recorded140,985 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 AEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 140,985 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2024 127,972 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 127,592 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 101,593 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,131 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 80,131 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,672 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 70,518 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 64,685 miles

n/s/r shocker top shroud insecure

Fail 4 May 2018 64,679 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r shocker top shroud insecure

Pass 12 May 2017 57,764 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft inner gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear driveshaft inner gaiter deteriorated

emissions to clean too test

engine & under body covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 49,473 miles

Front drive-shafts inner gaiters leaking

Pass 12 May 2015 42,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 37,830 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,538 miles

advise(slight wear & lipping on front discs)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 27,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise(slight wear & lipping on front discs)

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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SM10 AEU 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 75%.

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 SM10 AEU, 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 SM10 AEU registered?

SM10 AEU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is SM10 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 AEU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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