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SO59 FTC

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,573 mi
Last recorded131,573 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 FTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 131,573 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 131,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,019 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 111,288 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,602 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,961 miles

advise(n,s,r tyre wearing close on edge)

advise(slight saw tooth wear on rear tyres)

advise(slight wear &lipping on front discs )

Fail 18 Mar 2019 87,294 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front door indicator lance minor damage,

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

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

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

Rear tail gate minor damage.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 73,436 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,237 miles

x2 front tyres very close to limit of 1.6mm 2mm and surface cracking inbetween treads

Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

x2 front tyres very close to limit of 1.6mm 2mm and surface cracking inbetween treads

Pass 15 Feb 2016 52,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,735 miles

Flat tyre warning light is on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Feb 2015 45,735 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Flat tyre warning light is on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2014 35,170 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 35,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,618 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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SO59 FTC is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO59 FTC, 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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SO59 FTC is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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