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SW59 EJN

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,568 mi
Last recorded108,568 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 EJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 108,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 108,568 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 102,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 102,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 95,666 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing down on inner edges of tyre tread

signs of oil leaks engine and rear diff/axle

some corrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil springs

Fail 15 Nov 2023 95,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing down on inner edges of tyre tread

signs of oil leaks engine and rear diff/axle

some corrosion of n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil springs

Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,753 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,031 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 79,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 71,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,729 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 66,510 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 61,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 57,150 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 51,769 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2014 45,998 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,573 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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SW59 EJN is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SW59 EJN, 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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SW59 EJN is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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