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SM10 LWZ

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,326 mi
Last recorded161,326 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 LWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 161,326 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 149,920 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 149,920 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 146,780 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 146,780 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Bracket broken ( corroded away ) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 137,678 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 113,968 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 105,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 97,099 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,727 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 87,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front disc coroding

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,352 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,015 miles

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

N/S Number plate light dull

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,015 miles

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

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

N/S Number plate light dull

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

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

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 LWZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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