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SM10 LXS

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,680 mi
Last recorded153,680 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 LXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 153,680 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 149,871 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Central prop shaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 137,330 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 134,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive osf driveshaft oil seal minor leak of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Feb 2023 134,911 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive osf driveshaft oil seal minor leak of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,874 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,754 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 115,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,292 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 109,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,542 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 91,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 -3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 91,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 -3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,942 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 80,476 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,712 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 63,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 28 May 2014 63,934 miles

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

front brake discs worn & pitted

Pass 24 May 2013 46,362 miles

advise( front discs wearing low ,lipped & heavily corroded)

advise(front wishbones rear bushes beginning to split & perish)

advise(oil leak)

Fail 22 May 2013 46,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise( front discs wearing low ,lipped & heavily corroded)

advise(front wishbones rear bushes beginning to split & perish)

advise(oil leak)

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 LXS is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXS, 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 LXS is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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