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SM10 LXT

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,713 mi
Last recorded156,713 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 LXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 156,713 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 143,355 miles

engine cover and underfloor covers fitted resticting access

Fail 7 Nov 2024 143,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested h/light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two bulbs not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and underfloor covers fitted resticting access

Pass 25 Oct 2023 131,981 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 131,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 122,916 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 114,554 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 114,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,706 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 94,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 84,893 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 75,441 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 66,438 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2016 66,438 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 54,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 54,398 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 42,312 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 28,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 28,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 LXT is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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