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SM10 TOU

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,927 mi
Last recorded127,927 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 127,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 123,909 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 118,013 miles

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

slight corrosion to suspension components and underbody

Pass 31 Mar 2023 105,970 miles

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

Rear surface corrosion to rear suspension and underbody

Pass 26 Apr 2022 96,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear of engine/EGR cooler area (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle has under body tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Oct 2021 92,388 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken in lower cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken in lower arm cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm marked yellow chalk (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm marked yellow chalk (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear of engine/EGR cooler area (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle has under body tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,665 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,693 miles

vehicle has under body tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Sep 2019 84,370 miles

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

vehicle has under body tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,043 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,902 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,455 miles

child seat fitted rear near side

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,633 miles

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 TOU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOU, 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 TOU is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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