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SM59 YSC

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,219 mi
Last recorded109,219 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 YSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 109,219 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 109,213 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 101,870 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 101,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,388 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 82,954 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 78,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,842 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 64,841 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 61,178 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 61,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,495 miles

rear brake discs - some pitting outer surfaces

Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,410 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 49,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 39,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 39,787 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,879 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 32,879 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

rear discs wear grooves and pitted

Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,830 miles

slight squeel at n/s park brake application

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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SM59 YSC is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM59 YSC, 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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SM59 YSC is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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