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SW10 VFV

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,605 mi
Last recorded133,605 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 VFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 133,605 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Front Sub Frame Mounting Area's Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General Underside Corrosion/Under Seal etc

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing/Strut Tower Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill/Trailing Arm Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Very Low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing/Strut Tower Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill/Trailing Arm Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Very Low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All Four Sub Frame Mounting Area's Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 130,856 miles

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

Rear rear sub-frame covered in black underseal

Rear rear suspension components covered in black underseal

pad sensor indication low pads

Fail 14 May 2025 130,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear sub-frame covered in black underseal

Rear rear suspension components covered in black underseal

pad sensor indication low pads

Pass 23 May 2024 129,170 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2024 129,102 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 May 2023 118,436 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 23 Aug 2022 113,300 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 104,887 miles

All rear suspension components slightly corroded

Exaust sleeve clamp corroded / broken

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 94,990 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 86,250 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,495 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,461 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,368 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 22,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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SW10 VFV is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SW10 VFV, 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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What year was SW10 VFV registered?

SW10 VFV is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 April 2010.

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