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SM10 AFV

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,394 mi
Last recorded73,394 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 AFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 69,945 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 69,492 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 67,545 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 67,545 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Front suspension lower arm rear bushes are splitting and coming away from their mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 65,902 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ! Front suspension lower arm rear bushes are splitting and coming away from their mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.5mm on inner edge and 3.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking very badly but no cord showing YET ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 62,909 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 60,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 60,113 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,937 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,197 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 50,553 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn & cupping inner edge) (255/40/19

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,424 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 45,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre slight wear inner edge(255/40/19)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 31,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AFV is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AFV, 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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SM10 AFV is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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