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SM10 AOA

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,680 mi
Last recorded149,680 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 AOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 149,680 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2026 149,680 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2024 141,533 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight side wall cuts both front but not to structure fibres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower fog light inop (not mandatory at this vehicle age)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

possible early wheel bearing noise in background detected when conducting tapley brake test

Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,770 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,553 miles

2 x front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Oct 2021 111,528 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 111,528 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 30 Oct 2020 96,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 3 May 2019 75,121 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2019 75,121 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 61,330 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 61,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 48,444 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,377 miles

front tyres wearing low

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

inner surfaces of front brake discs pitted and scored

rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 25 Apr 2015 36,867 miles

front brake discs pitted and scored

front tyres wearing low and cracked

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

rear brake discs corroded and scored

sidewall damage at both rear tyres

Fail 24 Apr 2015 36,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted and scored

front tyres wearing low and cracked

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

rear brake discs corroded and scored

sidewall damage at both rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2014 31,689 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

front tyres starting to wear low at center area of tread

minor sidewall damage at nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded on outer edges of braking surfaces

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chunk out of nearside rear tyre outer side wall

nearside side rear brake disc starting to corrode

offside rear brake disc just starting to corrode

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 AOA is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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