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SM10 LXU

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,919 mi
Last recorded126,919 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 126,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. 235 55 17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

tpms light on.

Fail 18 Jul 2025 126,919 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. 235 55 17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

tpms light on.

Pass 11 Jul 2024 108,259 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,118 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under body and suspention crodded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,068 miles

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

body and suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,946 miles

body and suspension corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 80,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body and suspension corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 79,580 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,727 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 77,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55R17H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,919 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,381 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 61,381 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,476 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 59,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,679 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,347 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inside surface

n/s/r tyre 2mm and cut on inner edge but not deep enough to show cords

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes split and deteriorating

o/s/r tyre 2mm and nail in inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2015 56,347 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs badly corroded on inside surface

n/s/r tyre 2mm and cut on inner edge but not deep enough to show cords

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes split and deteriorating

o/s/r tyre 2mm and nail in inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,579 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside

nail in outer edge of n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,146 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Front tyres close to legal limit.

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

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

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