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SY10 SYO

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

203,494 mi
Last recorded203,494 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan80,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 SYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 203,494 miles

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

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

oil leak

surface corrosion on frames and suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2025 197,991 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear under body surface corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2025 197,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear under body surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2024 191,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 182,024 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 182,024 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 171,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 162,490 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 162,490 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,124 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 85,690 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 85,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 79,534 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre is low and has flat spots

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,094 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Both front tyre getting low on tread and also worn on inner edges

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

Front brake discs badly corroded and slight lipped

Nail in offside rear tyre

Prop shaft heavily corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 75,094 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded

Both front tyre getting low on tread and also worn on inner edges

Both rear chassis legs corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear

Front brake discs badly corroded and slight lipped

Headlamp aim too low Both front (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Prop shaft heavily corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,952 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,297 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,669 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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SY10 SYO is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue 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 SY10 SYO, 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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SY10 SYO is a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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